Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    38th Colored Infantry

    Action Date:

    September 29, 1864

    Date of Issue: February 18, 1874

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James H. Harris, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company B, 38th Colored Infantry, in action at New Market Heights, Virginia, for gallantry in the assault.