William Kelly Harrison
Military Person
1870 – 1928
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Who was William Kelly Harrison?
William Kelly Harrison was born in Waco, Texas and died in San Diego, California. Harrison graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1889. He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. He is a direct descendant of President William Henry Harrison. His son, William Kelly Harrison Jr. graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1917 and retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant General.
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- Born
- Jul 30, 1870
Waco - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Died
- Aug 15, 1928
San Diego - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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