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 | June 4, 1873 New York City, US |
| Died | April 5, 1929 (aged 56) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1903 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editHarvey 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
editRank 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
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Notes
edit- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
References
edit- ""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.
- "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.