Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
Harry Lipscomb
Details
- Rank: Watertender (Highest Rank: Chief Watertender)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. North Dakota - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 8, 1910
- Medal of Honor Action Place: U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine Islands
Citation
On board the U.S.S. North Dakota, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 13, 1911
Presented by Pres. William H. Taft
- Born: April 2, 1878, Washington, DC, United States
- Died: September 7, 1926
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (3-2481-WS), Arlington, VA, United States