United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Harry C. Beasley
1889 – 1931
Harry C. Beasley served the U.S. Navy. Harry was 41 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Harry Beasley was shot and killed when he interrupted several burglars attempting to break into a safe at a shoe store. The suspects were never identified. Patrolman Beasley was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor as the result of his heroism during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, on April 21th, 1914, while serving aboard the U.S.S. Florida. He had served with the Newark Police Department for seven years and was survived by his wife. He is buried Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio.
Survivors
He had served with the Newark Police Department for seven years and was survived by his wife.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
21 April 1914 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
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.
101, 15 June 1914.
Awards & Decorations
5
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
101, 15 June 1914.
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.
Campaign and service medals
Foreign awards
Also Served
Newark Police Department
Patrolman
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