Commanding general of US Marine Air Wing at invasion of Guadalcanal, 1942, WW II; and Korea, 1950. US Naval Academy, 1917; WW I. A courageous and inspiring leader. Harris' 21 combat decorations included army and navy Distinguished Service Medals, Legion of Merit with 3 Gold Stars, Order of British Empire. Buried in Pisgah Cemetery.
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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.
