James P. Landis
For other people named James Landis, see James Landis (disambiguation).
| James Parker Landis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 20, 1843 Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 1, 1924 (aged 81) |
| Place of burial | Yeagertown, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Chief Bugler |
| Unit | 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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. [1]
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.[2]
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ Veteran's Card File
- ↑ ""JAMES P. LANDIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- "James P. Landis". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
External links
- "James P. Landis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
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