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Harmon, Leonard Roy

Date of birth:
January 21st, 1917 (Cuero/Texas, United States)
Service number:
3600418
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Mess Attendant;
?: Mess Attendant 1st Class.

Career:
?: Daule High School;
June 1939: San Antonio Recruiting Station;
October 28th, 1939: USS San Fancisco.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Mess Attendant 1st Class
Unit:
U.S.S. San Francisco (CA-38), U.S. Navy
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), during action against enemy Japanese naval forces near Savo Island in the Solomon Islands on the night of on 12 - 13 November 1942. With persistent disregard of his own personal safety, Mess Attendant First Class Harmon rendered invaluable assistance in caring for the wounded and assisting them to a dressing station. In addition to displaying unusual loyalty in behalf of the injured Executive Officer, he deliberately exposed himself to hostile gunfire in order to protect a shipmate and, as a result of this courageous deed, was killed in action. His heroic spirit of self-sacrifice, maintained above and beyond the call of duty, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
Navy Cross

Sources

  • - Sterner, C.D., Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present

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