Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor, 1901)
Harry Harvey | |
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Born | New York City, US | June 4, 1873
Died | April 5, 1929 | (aged 56)
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Years of service | 1898 - 1903 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Harry Harvey (June 4, 1873 – April 5, 1929) was a United States Marine who was awarded the United States highest honor, the Medal of Honor for "meritorious conduct" during the Philippine–American War.[1]
Biography[]
Harvey was born in New York City. He joined the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in February 1898, and was honorably discharged 5 years later.[2]
Harry Harvey is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery.[3]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: June 4, 1873, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901. Citation:
Citation:
Served in battle against the enemy at Benictican, 16 February 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[4]
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ Medal of Honor: Historical Facts and Figures
- ^ USMC History Division
- ^ Marine Corps University
- ^ ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History.
References[]
- ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Medal of Honor citation for Harry Harvey". Home of Heroes.com.
- "Navy Medal of Honor: Philippine Insurrection". Naval History & Heritage Command, Department of the Navy. April 14, 1997.
- Military personnel from New York City
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- 1929 deaths
- 1873 births
- American military personnel of the Philippine–American War
- United States Marines
- Philippine–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor