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Joseph G. Harner
Grave of Joseph Gabriel Harner at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1889-02-19)February 19, 1889
Louisville, Ohio, US
DiedMarch 5, 1958(1958-03-05) (aged 69)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1908–1945
RankBoatswain's Mate Second Class (shipboard) Chief Petty Officer
Battles / warsUnited States occupation of Veracruz
World War I
World War II
AwardsMedal of Honor

Joseph Gabriel Harner (February 19, 1889 – March 5, 1958) was a Boatswain's Mate Second Class (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]

Harner retired from the Navy as chief petty officer and died March 5, 1958. He buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[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.

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Notes

  1. ^ The Landing at Veracruz: 1914, Jack Sweetman, 1968, p. 71[ISBN missing]
  2. ^ Burial Detail: Harner, Joseph G (Section 17, Grave 21199-B-2) – ANC Explorer
Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""JOSEPH HARNER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
  • "Joseph Gabriel Harner". at ArlingtonCemetery.net. An unofficial website.
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