Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

James H Harris

Details

Rank: Sergeant
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company B,
38th U.S. Colored Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: New Market Heights, Virginia, USA

Citation

Gallantry in the assault.

Medal of Honor Recipient James H. Harris

Additional Details

Accredited to: Great Mills, St. Mary's County, Maryland
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: February 18, 1874
Born: 1828, St. Mary's County, MD, United States
Died: January 28, 1898
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (27-985-H), Arlington, VA, United States