John James
Born: 1838 at Manchester, England
Home Town: Albany, New York
Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal John James, United States Army, for gallantry in action on September 9 – 11, 1874, while serving with Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.
