James Alexander Williamson
James A. Williamson | |
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James Alexander Williamson | |
| Born | February 8, 1829 Columbia, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | September 7, 1902 (aged 73) Jamestown, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Brevet Major General |
| Commands | 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
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| Other work | lawyer, politician, President of the Atlantic & Pacific R.R. |
James A. Williamson (February 8, 1829 – September 7, 1902) was a politician and lawyer who served in the Union army during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of brigadier general. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou.