Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company F, 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division "Timberwolf", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"Private First Class James D. Harris, Infantry, Company F, 413th Infantry, United States Army for gallantry in action in Germany on 25 February 1945. Seeing an enemy machine gunner and two snipers shifting their positions to fire on two wounded men, Private Harris exposed himself to muderous enemy fire to take up an exposed position from which he killed the enemy machine gunner and both snipers with his machine gun. Retaining his position, he covered the advance of his comrades in the assault and capture of the objective. Private Harris' gallantry and intense devotion to duty were responsible for saving the lives of two of his comrades and exemplified the finest traditions of the American combat soldier, reflecting the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered military service from Birmingham, Alabama."

G.O. #161