Buried at Highwood Cemetery Rank Sergeant | Name Alexander Elliott | |
Died February 9, 1905
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army
Union Army Unit Company A, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry | ||
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Sergeant Alexander Elliott (1831 – February 9, 1905) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Elliott received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia on 5 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.
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Meet Alexander Elliott
Biography
Elliott was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania in 1831. He enlisted into the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 9 February 1905 and his remains are interred at the Highwood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of the enemy flag.
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