Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor)
| Harry Harvey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 16, 1873 New York, New York |
| Died | April 5, 1929 (aged 56) |
| Place of burial |
Los Angeles National Cemetery Los Angeles, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1903 |
| 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. His birth name was Harry Huckman.[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, California Section 60, Row E.[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
- ↑ Medal of Honor: Historical Facts and Figures
- ↑ USMC History Division
- ↑ "Harry Harvey". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
- ↑ ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History.
References
- ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Medal of Honor citation for Harry Harvey". Home of Heroes.com.
- "Harry Harvey". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
- "Navy Medal of Honor: Philippine Insurrection". Naval History & Heritage Command, Department of the Navy. April 14, 1997.
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