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Harvey, James R.

Date of death:
June 1944 (Manche department, Basse-Normandie, France)
Service number:
0-24588
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Commanding Officer, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 12 to 15 June 1944. Captain Harvey's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 76 (1944).
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Colby, J., War from the Ground Up – The 90th Division in WWII, Nortex Press, Austin, Texas, USA, 1991
    - Homeofheroes.com

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