James L Morris MOH

b. 1844 County Kerry, Ireland. d. 09/02/1903 Alburquerque, New Mexico.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 08/07/1873 Fort Selden, New Mexico.

Indian Wars Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Sergeant, in Company C, 8th U.S. Cavalry. On July 8th to 11th, 1873, he performed stilled service duties in action against hostile Indians near Fort Selden, New Mexico Territory. His Medal was issued on August 12, 1875.

 

MOH CITATION:

Services against hostile Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: FAIRVIEW MEMORIAL PARK, ALBURQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO.

SECTION 76A

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.