Joseph Gabriel Harner

Joseph G. Harner
Born (1889-02-19)February 19, 1889
Louisville, Ohio
Died March 5, 1958(1958-03-05) (aged 69)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Boatswain's Mate G (shipboard) Chief Petty Officer
Battles/wars United States occupation of Veracruz
World War I
World War II
Awards Medal of Honor

Joseph Gabriel Harner (February 19, 1889 – March 5, 1958) was a Boatswain's Mate G (shipboard) Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz. An excellent marksman, in the heat of the battle he shot Mexican Navy ex cadet and one of the most revered Mexican national heroes, Lt.José Azueta, from about 300 yards away.[1]

He died March 5, 1958 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 17, lot 21199-B-2.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 February 1889, Louisville, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Florida, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The Landing at Veracruz:1914, Jack Sweetman, 1968, p.71

References

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