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]
James B. Bell | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1835 Branot, Ohio |
| Died | June 30, 1910 (aged 74) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  11th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company H |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Missionary Ridge |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Bell died on June 30, 1910, and is buried in Gettysburg, Ohio.[2]
Medal of Honor citation edit
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.[3][4]
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References edit
- ^ "Military Times Hall of Valor". Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "James Bennett Bell". Find a Grave. 30 January 2004. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Bell, James B." Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 14 September 2013.