James Alexander Williamson

Military Person

1829 – 1902

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Who was James Alexander Williamson?

James A. Williamson was a politician, and lawyer who served in the Union army during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of brigadier general. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou.

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Born
Feb 8, 1829
Columbia
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Sep 7, 1902
Jamestown
Resting place
Rock Creek Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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