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Col David Harris

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Col David Harris

Birth
USA
Death
4 Feb 1844 (aged 73)
Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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Colonel Harris Served his country in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Baltimore as commander of the 1st Regiment of Artillery , which consisted of the following groups:
American Artillerist
Baltimore Union Artillery
Columbia Artillery
Franklin Artillery
United Maryland Artillery
1st Baltimore Hose Artillery
Washington Artillery
Eagle Artillerists
Baltimore Independent Artillery
First Marine Artillery of the Union (Independent of, but attached to the regiment)
Baltimore Fencibles (Independent of, but attached to the regiment)
Colonel Harris Served his country in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Baltimore as commander of the 1st Regiment of Artillery , which consisted of the following groups:
American Artillerist
Baltimore Union Artillery
Columbia Artillery
Franklin Artillery
United Maryland Artillery
1st Baltimore Hose Artillery
Washington Artillery
Eagle Artillerists
Baltimore Independent Artillery
First Marine Artillery of the Union (Independent of, but attached to the regiment)
Baltimore Fencibles (Independent of, but attached to the regiment)

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As a man, his character was rendered estimable and endearing by many virtues. As a Citizen, integrity and honour marked his course. As a Soldier his name is conspicuously written amongst the brave defenders of this City in its hour of peril. As a Christian, his record is on high.

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  • Created by: Izzebella
  • Added: Aug 17, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7773428/david-harris: accessed ), memorial page for Col David Harris (23 Jul 1770–4 Feb 1844), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7773428, citing Westminster Burial Ground, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Izzebella (contributor 46484143).