Raymond Harvey

He Charged the Machine-Gun Positions to Keep His Company Moving

Raymond Harvey was born on 1 March 1920 in Ford City, Pennsylvania. A Chickasaw American, he served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War and the Korean War. The available reliable records consulted here do not support the imported account's detailed claims about his European campaigns and awards, so this biography focuses on his documented Medal of Honor action.

On 9 March 1951, Harvey was a captain commanding Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, near Taemi-dong, Korea. His company was held up by enemy positions. Harvey moved forward under heavy fire, attacked and destroyed enemy positions, and directed his men to continue the advance despite being wounded. He remained with the company until the objective was secured and medical aid could be given.

Medal of Honor Citation Summary (Paraphrased): For conspicuous gallantry on 9 March 1951, Harvey repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire, personally overcame multiple fortified positions, and led his company forward while wounded. His actions enabled the unit to continue its attack and secure its objective.

The Medal of Honor was presented to Harvey by President Harry S. Truman on 5 July 1951. He later attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. Raymond Harvey died on 19 November 1996 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.