William Kelly Harrison-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.848 W 077° 04.314
18S E 320281 N 4305589
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 1080.
Waymark Code: WMXXV4
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2018
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He was born on July 30, 1870 in Waco, TX and died on August 15, 1928 in San Diego, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HARRISON, WILLIAM KELLY
• Rank and organization: Commander, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Texas
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. During this period, Comdr. Harrison brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns with telling effect at a critical time.
Armed Service: Navy
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