United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
William Harrison
1870 – 1928
William Harrison served the U.S. Navy. William was married to Kate Harrison. William was 58 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
21 April 1914 · Commander, U.S. Navy.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. During this period, Comdr. Harrison brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns with telling effect at a critical time.
177, 4 December 1915.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
177, 4 December 1915.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. During this period, Comdr. Harrison brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns with telling effect at a critical time.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
2
Grave
1080
Also Interred
Kate Harrison
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