Moses Harris

First Lieutenant

1839 – 1927

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First Lieutenant Moses Harris served the U.S. Army. Moses was 88 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

First Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

28 August 1864 · At Smithfield, Va. · First Lieutenant, 1st U.S. Cavalry.

In an attack upon a largely superior force, his personal gallantry was so conspicuous as to inspire the men to extraordinary efforts, resulting in complete rout of the enemy.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army August 28, 1864 · At Smithfield, Va. · First Lieutenant, 1st U.S. Cavalry.

In an attack upon a largely superior force, his personal gallantry was so conspicuous as to inspire the men to extraordinary efforts, resulting in complete rout of the enemy.

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