Years of service 1861 - 1865 Rank Chief Bugler | Name James Landis | |
Born July 20, 1843
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania ( 1843-07-20 ) Died December 1, 1924(1924-12-01) (aged 81) Place of burial Yeagertown, Pennsylvania Allegiance United States of America
Union Service/branch United States Army
Union Army | ||
James Parker Landis (July 20, 1843 – December 1, 1924) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Landis joined the army from Lewiston, Pennsylvania in August 1861, and became the regimental Chief Bugler of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry in May 1863. He was discharged in June 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Chief Bugler, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., April 5, 1865. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Mifflin County, Pa. Date of issue: May 3, 1865.
Citation:
Capture of flag.
References
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