Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor, 1901)

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]

Harry Harvey
Born(1873-06-04)June 4, 1873
New York City, US
DiedApril 5, 1929(1929-04-05) (aged 56)
Place of burial
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1898 - 1903
RankSergeant
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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
  1. Medal of Honor: Historical Facts and Figures
  2. USMC History Division
  3. Marine Corps University
  4. ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2010-06-30.

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