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Joseph Gabriel Harner — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Navy#80of 704

Sniper#3of 7

United States occupation of Veracruz#5of 20

World War I#385of 928

World War II#486of 924

Joseph Gabriel Harner

Boatswain's Mate Second Class (shipboard) Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy

United States occupation of VeracruzWorld War IWorld War II

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Joseph Gabriel Harner was a Boatswain's Mate Second Class (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.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts