Harry Harvey
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| Harry Harvey | |
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| February 16, 1873 – April 5, 1929 (aged 56) | |
 Harry Harvey, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | New York, New York |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American war |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Harry Harvey (February 16, 1873 – April 5, 1928) 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.
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[edit] Biography
Harvey was born in New York City, New York. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Philippine-American War.
Harry Harvey is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery, California Section 60, Row E.[1]
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 June 1873, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 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.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Harry Harvey at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-11-15.
- ^ "Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation). Medal of Honor Recipients — Philippine Insurrection. Center of Military History, United States Army.
[edit] References
- "Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation). Medal of Honor Recipients — Philippine Insurrection. Center of Military History, United States Army.
- Medal of Honor citation for Harry Harvey. Home of Heroes.com.
- Harry Harvey at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-11-15.
- Navy Medal of Honor: Philippine Insurrection. Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy (April 14, 1997).
