James Mcdonald
Born: 1834 at Edinburgh, Scotland
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Indian Wars
Date of Issue: July 24, 1869
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal James McDonald, United States Army, for bravery in scouts and actions against Indians from August to October 1868, while serving with Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action in Arizona Territory.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 61, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McDonald, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France. July 31. 1918. After his platoon commander had fallen wounded at the beginning of the advance, and the platoon was becoming demoralized under intense machine gun and artillery fire, Sergeant McDonald assumed command, steadied his men, and led them in a successful attack in a further advance of 150 yards, gaining an important objective and strengthening the defense of the captured position of Hill 212.
