James Bell

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 5 times.

Rank: Sergeant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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