Harry Bell (Medal of Honor)

Leading a charge to relieve his regiment near Porac

Harry Bell was born on September 21, 1860, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served as a captain in the 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, during the Philippine conflict.

On October 17, 1899, near Porac on Luzon, Bell led a successful charge against a larger opposing force. His men captured and dispersed enemy soldiers, relieving fellow members of his regiment from a dangerous position. His Medal of Honor citation recognized his leadership in that action.

Bell received the Medal of Honor on March 8, 1902. He died on November 6, 1938, in Leavenworth, Kansas, and is buried at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. His award commemorates an attack that brought relief to soldiers under threat.

Medal of Honor 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.