Bolden Reush Harrison-Savannah, TN
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 13.176 W 088° 14.886
16S E 386410 N 3898109
Action Against Outlaws, Philippines 1911 Medal of Honor Recipient for action while attached to the USS Pampang to capture Mundang on the island of Basilan, Philippines on September 24, 1911. He is buried in Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, TN.
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Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2018
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He was born on April 26, 1886 in Savannah, TN and died on January 27, 1952 in Savannah, TN. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HARRISON, BOLDEN REUSH
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Tennessee
• G.O. No.: 138, 13 December 1911
Citation: While attached to the U.S.S. Pampang, Harrison was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands, on 24 September 1911. Harrison instantly responded to the calls for help when the advance scout party investigating a group of nipa huts close to the trail, was suddenly taken under point-blank fire and rushed by approximately 20 enemy Moros attacking from inside the huts and from other concealed positions. Armed with a double-barreled shotgun, he concentrated his blasting fire on the outlaws, destroying 3 of the Moros and assisting in the rout of the remainder. By his aggressive charging of the enemy under heavy fire and in the face of great odds, Harrison contributed materially to the success of the engagement.
Armed Service: Navy
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