James McLeod | |
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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 | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service | 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.