Near Versailles in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC
1895-1967
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 13, 2010
1. Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC Marker
Inscription.
Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC. (front) Commanding general of US Marine Air Wing at invasion of Guadalcanal, 1942, world war two; and Korea, 1950. US Naval Academy, 1917. world war one. courageous and inspiring leader. His 21 combat decorations included army and navy Distinguished Service Medals, Legion of Merit wit 3 Gold Stars, Order of British Empire. Buried in Pisgah Cemetery.,
Military Forebears. Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC, ancestors included: William Field, came to Ky. with Harrod, then fought in Dunmore's War, 1774. Col. John Field, killed at Point Pleasant, Dunmore's War, 1774. Capt. Benjamin Field, Revolution, 1780-81. Col. Ezekiel Field, Revolutionary War, died at Battle of Blue Licks, 1782. Gen. E. H. Field, a parade marshal at ceremonies of Boone reinterment, 1845. Fought in Mexican War, 1847. Gen. Charles Field, CSA, great Civil War leader who commanded half Lee's army, the only effective fighting force left to surrender at Appomattox.
(front) Commanding general of US Marine Air Wing at invasion of Guadalcanal, 1942, WW II; and Korea, 1950. US Naval Academy, 1917. WW I. courageous and inspiring leader. His 21 combat decorations included army and navy Distinguished Service Medals, Legion of Merit wit 3 Gold Stars, Order of British Empire. Buried in Pisgah Cemetery.
Military Forebears
Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC, ancestors included: William Field, came to Ky. with Harrod, then fought in Dunmore's War, 1774. Col. John Field, killed at Point Pleasant, Dunmore's War, 1774. Capt. Benjamin Field, Revolution, 1780-81. Col. Ezekiel Field, Revolutionary War, died at Battle of Blue Licks, 1782. Gen. E. H. Field, a parade marshal at ceremonies of Boone reinterment, 1845. Fought in Mexican War, 1847. Gen. Charles Field, CSA, great Civil War leader who commanded half Lee's army, the only effective fighting force left to surrender at Appomattox.
Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1322.)
Location. 38° 3.213′ N, 84° 39.268′ W. Marker is near Versailles, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker is on Pisgah Pike (State Highway 1967) 0.7 miles north of Versailles Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of, and near the entrance to, the Pisgah Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Pisgah Pike, Versailles KY 40383, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,277 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.