Joseph Gabriel Harner
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]
Joseph G. Harner | |
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| Born | February 19, 1889 Louisville, Ohio |
| Died | March 5, 1958 (aged 69) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1908-1945 |
| 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 |
Harner retired from the Navy as chief petty officer and died March 5, 1958. He 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.
Notes
- The Landing at Veracruz:1914, Jack Sweetman, 1968, p.71
References
- "Joseph Gabriel Harner". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ""JOSEPH HARNER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- "Arlington Cemetery Website". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- "Navy Memorial Website". Retrieved September 29, 2010.