Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James L. Harris
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023
1. James L. Harris Marker
Inscription.
James L. Harris. . James Lindell Harris was born on June 27, 1916 to Albert Lee and Bessie Harris at the family farm near Hillsboro. He entered the army on March 20, 1941 and trained at Fort Sam Houston with the armored division. Harris was assigned to the 756th tank battalion and led his unit through North Africa and Europe. In Vagney, France, Harris and his men encountered German troops. Although mortally wounded he continued to lead his men until allied tanks arrived, and refused medical attention until a member of his crew had been carried to safety. In recognition of his bravery, Harris was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Harris is buried at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.
James Lindell Harris was born on June 27, 1916 to Albert Lee and Bessie Harris at the family farm near Hillsboro. He entered the army on March 20, 1941 and trained at Fort Sam Houston with the armored division. Harris was assigned to the 756th tank battalion and led his unit through North Africa and Europe. In Vagney, France, Harris and his men encountered German troops. Although mortally wounded he continued to lead his men until allied tanks arrived, and refused medical attention until a member of his crew had been carried to safety. In recognition of his bravery, Harris was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Harris is buried at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17356.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 32° 0.713′ N, 97° 7.721′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Franklin Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Franklin Street. Marker is in front of city hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 East Franklin Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gebhardt Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
