Alexander Elliott
For the politician in Ontario, Canada, see Alexander Leslie Elliott.
Alexander Elliott | |
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Born |
1831 Beaver County, Pennsylvania |
Died |
February 9, 1905 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Buried at | Highwood Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company A, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Alexander Elliott (1831 – February 9, 1905) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Elliott received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia on 5 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1][2][3]
Biography
Elliott was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania in 1831. He enlisted into the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 9 February 1905 and his remains are interred at the Highwood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of the enemy flag.[1][2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Alexander Elliott". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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