Carmel Bernon Harvey, Jr.-Calumet Park, IL
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Don.Morfe
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Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam on June 21, 1967. He was killed in action. He is buried in Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park IL in the Hickory Section, Lot 1, Block 9, Grave 3.
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Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2018
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He was born on October 6, 1946 in Chicago, IL and died on June 21, 1967 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *HARVEY, CARMEL BERNON, JR.
• Rank and Organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
• Place and date: Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam, 21 June 1967
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Harvey distinguished himself as a fire team leader with Company B, during combat operations. Ordered to secure a downed helicopter, his platoon established a defensive perimeter around the aircraft, but shortly thereafter a large enemy force attacked the position from 3 sides. Sp4c. Harvey and 2 members of his squad were in a position directly in the path of the enemy onslaught, and their location received the brunt of the fire from an enemy machine gun. In short order, both of his companions were wounded, but Sp4c. Harvey covered this loss by increasing his deliberate rifle fire at the foe. The enemy machine gun seemed to concentrate on him and the bullets struck the ground all around his position. One round hit and armed a grenade attached to his belt. Quickly, he tried to remove the grenade but was unsuccessful. Realizing the danger to his comrades if he remained and despite the hail of enemy fire, he jumped to his feet, shouted a challenge at the enemy, and raced toward the deadly machine gun. He nearly reached the enemy position when the grenade on his belt exploded, mortally wounding Sp4c. Harvey, and stunning the enemy machine gun crew. His final act caused a pause in the enemy fire, and the wounded men were moved from the danger area. Sp4c. Harvey's dedication to duty, high sense of responsibility, and heroic actions inspired the others in his platoon to decisively beat back the enemy attack. His acts are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
Armed Service: Army
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