March 9 Raymond Harvey Medal of Honor

Raymond Harvey earned the Medal of Honor as a company in Korea, when he led his men in a determined attack on a series of enemy fortifications. He destroyed four enemy emplacements despite being shot in the chest, and refused evacuation until the hill was secure. Honor and remember him.

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Harvey had previously served in World War II with the 79th Infantry Division, where he had earned two Bronze Stars, two Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Service Cross. He rejoined the Army in 1948, and was serving with the 7t 

Harvey retired from the Army in 1962 and served as Arizona’s Director of Indian Affairs before passing in 1982.