| Harry Harvey | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1873 |
| Died | April 5, 1929 (aged 56) |
| Place of birth | New York, New York |
| Place of burial |
Los Angeles National Cemetery Los Angeles, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| 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, 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.[2]
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.[3]
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Notes
- ↑ Medal of Honor: Historical Facts and Figures
- ↑ "Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor)". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6240889. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
- ↑ ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html.
References
- ""Harvey, Harry" (Medal of Honor citation)". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html.
- "Medal of Honor citation for Harry Harvey". Home of Heroes.com. http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/pi_harvey.html.
- "Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor)". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6240889. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
- "Navy Medal of Honor: Philippine Insurrection". Naval History & Heritage Command, Department of the Navy. April 14, 1997. http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/moh/moh6.htm.
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