U.S. Army
Williamson, James AlexanderConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General U.S. Volunteers
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command4th Iowa Infantry
HometownColumbia, Kentucky
Citation
Led his regiment against a superior force, strongly entrenched, and held his ground when all support had been withdrawn.
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