Harry Harvey MOH 1901

b. 04/06/1873 New York. d. 05/04/1929 Los Angeles, California.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 16/02/1900 Benefictican, Philippines.

Harry Harvey MOH

Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippines as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on February 16, 1900. His citation reads “Served in battle against the enemy at Benictican. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct”. His Medal was awarded to him on July 19, 1901.

 

MOH CITATION:

Served in battle against the enemy at Benefictican, 16 February 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETERY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

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LOCATION OF MEDAL: AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY, NEW YORK.