World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James R. 'Jim' Harris
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Acme, West Virginia
Honored By
Joseph L. Richard
Relationship
Friend
COMPANY K, 407TH INFANTRY, 102D DIVISION, 3RD BATTALION, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR. HE CRAWLED TO AN EXPOSED POSITION TO NEUTRALIZE ENEMY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS WITH HIS MACHINE GUN AND ENABLED HIS PLATOON TO CONTINUE THE ASSAULT.