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Service Profile
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Service Era
- American Indian Wars
- Medals Recorded
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Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Carrying dispatches at imminent risk of death
James Bell received the Medal of Honor for carrying dispatches during the Indian Campaigns. Born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1845, he served as a private in Company E of the 7th U.S. Infantry.
On July 9, 1876, in the Big Horn area of Montana, Bell carried dispatches to General Crook. His official citation recognizes the imminent danger to his life during that mission. The Medal of Honor was presented on December 2, 1876.
Bell attained the rank of sergeant. He died in Chicago, Illinois, on July 1, 1901, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery there. His award commemorates the courage needed to deliver military communications through dangerous territory.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Carried dispatches to Gen. Crook at the imminent risk of his life.
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