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.
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