James Anderson (Medal of Honor)
James Anderson | |
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| Birth name | James Anderson Smythe |
| Born | May 28, 1849 Canada |
| Died | May 31, 1918 (aged 69) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | c. 1870–1880 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 6th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars Texas–Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Stationery engineer |
James Anderson (May 28, 1849 – May 31, 1918), born James Anderson Smythe, was a Canadian-born soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 6th U.S. Cavalry during the Texas–Indian Wars. He was one of six men received the Medal of Honor for gallantry against a hostile band of Plains Indians at the Wichita River in Texas on October 5, 1870.