Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
William Kelly Harrison
Details
- Rank: Commander
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Chester - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Texas
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 30, 1870, Waco, McLennan County, TX, United States
- Died: August 15, 1928, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (2-1080), Arlington, VA, United States