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

  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

Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Harvey_(Medal_of_Honor)
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