Alexander Elliott

Sergeant Alexander Elliott (1831 to 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.

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.