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
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.

References

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