Harry C. Beasley

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Harry C. Beasely
November 1, 1888(1888-11-01) – July 2, 1931 (aged 42)
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Harry C. Beasely, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth Ohio
Allegiance Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Seaman
Unit USS Florida (BB-30)
Battles/wars United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914
Awards Medal of Honor
Other work Police Officer

Harry C. Beasely was a United States Navy seaman awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.

While serving as a Police Officer in Newark, Ohio he was killed in the Line of duty. He is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio. His grave can be found in section 16, lot 123.[1]

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[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1 November 1888 Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Florida for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.[2]

[edit] See also

United States Navy Portal

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Harry C. Beasley at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-01
  2. ^ Harry C. Beasley, Medal of Honor recipient. Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-01.

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