Name Harry Bell Rank Captain | Awards Medal of Honor Role Medal of Honor | |
Born September 21, 1860
Milwaukee Wisconsin ( 1860-09-21 ) Place of burial Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War Died November 10, 1938, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States Battles and wars Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War | ||
Service/branch United States Army Allegiance United States of America | ||
Harry Bell (September 21, 1860 – November 10, 1938) was a United States Army Captain received the Medal of Honor for actions during October 17, 1899, during the Philippine–American War for leading a charge against a superior number of the enemy.
Captain Bell is buried in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. His grave can be found in section A, grave 167.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Captain, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, October 17, 1899. Entered Service At: Minneapolis, Minn. Born: September 21, 1860, Milwaukee, Wis. Date of Issue: March 8, 1902.
Citation:
Led a successful charge against a superior force, capturing and dispersing the enemy and relieving other members of his regiment from a perilous position.