James McLeod (Medal of Honor)

James McLeod
Civil War era Navy Medal of Honor
Born	varying 1836 to 1840 recorded on ten Naval enlistments Glasgow, Scotland
Died	June 5, 1898 either on the hospital ship USS Solace (AH-2) or at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital
Place of burial	Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Navy Union Navy
Years of service	1861 - 1898
Rank	Captain of the Foretop
Unit	USS Colorado USS Pensacola
Battles / wars	American Civil War  • Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip
Awards	Medal of Honor

James McLeod (b. 1836 to 1840 - d. June 5, 1898) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of a Medal of Honor (the U.S. military's highest decoration), for his actions at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip.