James P. Landis

James Parker Landis
Alfred Waud's sketch of an unidentified, Civil War-era bugler, c. 1861-1865
Born(1843-07-20)July 20, 1843
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, US
DiedDecember 1, 1924(1924-12-01) (aged 81)
Derry Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, US
Place of burial
Yeagertown Cemetery, Yeagertown, Pennsylvania
BranchUnited States Army (Union Army)
Years of service1861-1865
RankChief Bugler
Unit1st Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment (15th Reserves/44th Pennsylvania Volunteers)
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

James Parker Landis (July 20, 1843 – December 1, 1924) was an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for the capture of a Confederate flag during the Battle of Amelia Springs while serving as the Chief Bugler of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry.

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