Charles D Harris MOH

b. 1845 Albion, New York. d. 06/09/1895 Albion, New York.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 23/09/1869 Red Creek, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army in Rochester, NY. He served as a Sergeant in Company D, 8th U.S. Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on September 23, 1869 at Red Creek, Arizona. His citation reads “Gallantry in action.” He received his Medal on November 23, 1869.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: MOUNT ALBION CEMETERY, ALBION, NEW YORK.

SUNSET SECTION, LOT 1862.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.