Harry M. P. Huse
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Harry McLaren Pinckney Huse (December 8, 1858 – May 14, 1942) was a United States Navy Vice-Admiral and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the U.S. intervention at Veracruz, Mexico.
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Harry McLaren Pinckney Huse | |
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Born | (1858-12-08)December 8, 1858 West Point, New York, US |
Died | May 14, 1942(1942-05-14) (aged 83) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1878–1922 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Unit | USS Gloucester (1891) |
Commands held | USS Villalobos (PG-42) USS Nevada (BM-8) USS Celtic (AF-2) USS Vermont (BB-20) Atlantic Training Fleet U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters Third Naval District |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War - Battle of Santiago de Cuba U.S. occupation of Veracruz |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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