James Howard

James Howard (November, 1842 - November 8, 1879) was an American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.

Biography Howard was born in Newton, New Jersey. He served in the Union Army as a Sergeant in Company K of the 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He died on November 8, 1879, in Fort McKavett, Texas and is now buried in San Antonio National Cemetery, Texas.

Medal of Honor Citation Howard had carried the colors in advance of the line of battle, the flagstaff being subsequently shot off while he was planting it on the parapet of the fort.