Moses Harris (soldier)
| Moses Harris | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
October 8, 1837 Andover, New Hampshire |
| Died |
June 27, 1927 New York, USA |
| Buried | United States Military Academy Post Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 1st United States Regular Cavalry |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Spouse(s) | Abba Eliza Boutelle Harris |
| Relations |
Eleanor Sarah Harris Haverstick daughter |
Moses Harris (October 8, 1837 – June 27, 1927) was an officer in the United States Army who fought for the Union during the American Civil War and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.[1]
Harris was born on October 8, 1837 in Andover, New Hampshire. He stayed in New Hampshire until enlisting to fight in the Union Army.[2] While a First Lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Cavalry, on August 28, 1864 at Smithfield, Virginia, Harris was faced with an attack by a superior force. After the engagement, Harris was cited as having "personal gallantry" ... "so conspicuous as to inspire the men to extraordinary efforts, resulting in complete rout of the enemy." For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 23, 1896.[1]
Harris served the rest of his career in the 1st US Cavalry, rising to Major of the regiment. He also married Abba Eliza Boutelle Harris (1841-1916), and had two daughters: Eleanor Sarah Harris Haverstick (1876-1949), and Margaret Boutelle Harris (1878-1970). Harris died on June 27, 1927 in New York, USA, and was buried in the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Valor awards for Moses Harris". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ↑ History, U.S. Army Center of Military. "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (G-L)". www.history.army.mil. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ↑ "Moses Harris (1837 - 1927) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2017-07-14.