James H. Harris
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James H. Harris was an African American soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He earned the highest military decoration in the United States—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at th
Sergeant James H. Harris
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Battle of Chaffin's Farm
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The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought in Virginia on September 29–30, 1864, as part of the siege
James H. Harris
…the Union Army during the American Civil War. He earned the highest military decoration in the United States—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. Born in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, Harris worked as a farmer before joining the U.S. Army from Great Mills at age 36. He enlisted on February 14…
Union assault on Fort Harrison, September 29 (after a sketch by William Waud)
Company E of the 4th United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment, which served in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
Standing at left, Sgt. Major Christian Fleetwood wearing both the Medal of Honor and the Butler Medal with non-commissioned officers of the 4th U.S. Colored Infantry, Fort Slocum, April 1865