Henry L. Harris

1845–1920 (age 75)

Military Officer

Biography

Henry L. Harris, born in 1845, devoted himself to a military path that bridged the Civil War generation and the modern 20th-century Army.

He lies in West Point Cemetery, honored for his steady leadership and enduring commitment until his death in 1920.

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