James Howard (? - November 8, 1879) was an American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.
Howard was born in Newton, New Jersey.[1] 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.[1] Howard eanred his medal in action at Battery Gregg during the Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865.[1] He received his medal on May 12, 1865.[2] He died on November 8, 1879, in Fort McKavett, Texas and is now buried in San Antonio National Cemetery, Texas.[1]
Carried the colors in advance of the line of battle, the flagstaff being shot off while he was planting it on the parapet of the fort.[2]