Harry Harvey | |
Birth Date: | 4 June 1873 |
Birth Place: | New York City, US |
Placeofburial: | Los Angeles National Cemetery |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Branch: | United States Marine Corps |
Serviceyears: | 1898 - 1903 |
Rank: | Sergeant |
Battles: | Philippine–American War |
Awards: | Medal of Honor |
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]
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]
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]