Alexander Elliott

For the politician in Ontario, Canada, see Alexander Leslie Elliott.
Alexander Elliott
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. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Alexander Elliott". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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