Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Moses Harris
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 28, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Smithfield, Virginia, USA
Citation
In an attack upon a largely superior force, his personal gallantry was so conspicuous as to inspire the men to extraordinary efforts, resulting in complete rout of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 23, 1896
- Born: 1839, Andover, Merrimack County, NH, United States
- Died: June 27, 1927
- Buried: U.S. Military Academy Cemetery (PM) (4-C-60), West Point, NY, United States