Harry Harvey MOH 1865

b. 14/12/1846 England. d. 02/04/1896 Elmwood, New York.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 02/03/1865 Waynesboro, Virginia.

Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Harry Huckman. He served as a Corporal in the Union Army in Company A, 22d New York Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on March 2, 1865 at Waynesboro, Virginia. His citation reads “Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.” He received his Medal later that month on March 26, 1865.

 

MOH CITATION:

Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: MYRTLE HILL CEMETERY, WESTVALE, NEW YORK.

BLOCK 2, LOT 155.

LOCATION OF MEDAL:

THE CENTER FOR LEGISLATIVE ARCHIVES, NATIONAL ARCHIVES & RECORDS ADMINISTRATION, WASHINGTON DC.