James M. Elision AKA James M. Elson-Shellsburg, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 05.922 W 091° 53.310
15T E 591909 N 4661332
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Vicksburg, MS on May 22, 1863. The military citation spelled his last name as Elision. His true last name is spelled Elson. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, IA.
Waymark Code: WMYZQF
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2018
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He was born on November 6, 1838 in Coshocton, OH and died on March 26, 1894 in Shellsburg, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ELISION, JAMES M.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, Iowa Infantry
• Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863
• Entered service at: Shells burg, Iowa
• Date of issue: 12 September 1891
Citation: Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy's works.
Armed Service: Army
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