Name Joseph Harner | Awards Medal of Honor Died March 5, 1958 | |
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Born February 19, 1889
Louisville, Ohio ( 1889-02-19 ) Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia Rank Boatswain's Mate Second Class Battles/wars United States occupation of Veracruz
World War I
World War II Battles and wars United States occupation of Veracruz, World War I, World War II | ||
Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Joseph Gabriel Harner (February 19, 1889 – March 5, 1958) was a Boatswain's Mate G (shipboard) Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz. An excellent marksman, in the heat of the battle he shot Mexican Navy ex cadet and one of the most revered Mexican national heroes, Lt.José Azueta, from about 300 yards away.
He died March 5, 1958 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 17, lot 21199-B-2.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 February 1889, Louisville, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
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.