William Kelly Harrison Military person

William Kelly Harrison (July 30, 1870 – August 15, 1928) was born in Waco, Texas and died in San Diego, California. Harrison graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1889. He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. He is a direct descendant of President William Henry Harrison (genealogical research indicates that while they might have a shared ancestry, both families being from Virginia, there is no evidence of a direct relation). His son, William Kelly Harrison Jr. graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1917 and retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant General.

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William Kelly Harrison
Birth dateJuly 30, 1870
Date of deathAugust 15, 1928
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
United States occupation of Veracruz
Banana Wars
military branch
United States Navy
military unit
USS Chester (CL-1)
service start1889
service end1918

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