James B. Bell

James B. Bell
Born(1835-08-09)August 9, 1835
Branot, Ohio, US
DiedJune 30, 1910(1910-06-30) (aged 74)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUS Army
RankSergeant
Unit11th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company H
Battles / warsBattle of Missionary Ridge
Awards Medal of Honor

James Bennett Bell (August 9, 1835 – June 30, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863.[1]

Bell died on June 30, 1910.

Medal of Honor citation

Though severely wounded, was first of his regiment on the summit of the ridge, planted his colors inside the enemy's works, and did not leave the field until after he had been wounded five times.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ "Military Times Hall of Valor". Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Bell, James B." Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2013.