James H. Harris-Arlington, VA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at New Market Heights, VA on September 29, 1864. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 27, Site 985-H.
Waymark Code: WMZ5KD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2018
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He was born in 1828 in St. Mary’s County, MD and died on January 28, 1898 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HARRIS, JAMES H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 38th U.S. Colored Troops
• Place and date: At New Market Heights, Va., 29 September 1864
• Date of issue: 18 February 1874
Citation: Gallantry in the assault.
Armed Service: Army
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