James Alexander Campbell (December 20, 1844 – May 6, 1904) was a United States soldier who fought with the Union Army as a member of Companies A and C of the 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment during the American Civil War.
He received his nation's highest award for bravery during combat, the U.S.
Medal of Honor, for his action at Woodstock in Virginia on January 22, 1865 and at Amelia Courthouse in Virginia on April 5, 1865.
That award was conferred on October 30, 1897.In describing Campbell's patriotism and valor, Union Major-General Philip H.
Sheridan said, "This country will never know how much it owes to James A.