William Kelly Harrison, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Kelly Harrison

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 30-Jul-1870

Place of Birth: Waco, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 15-Aug-1928

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About William Kelly Harrison

  • William Kelly Harrison (July 30, 1870 – August 15, 1928) was born in Waco, Texas and died in San Diego, California.
  • Harrison graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1889.
  • He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.
  • He is a relative of President William Henry Harrison (genealogical research indicates that while they might have a shared ancestry, both families being from Virginia, there is no evidence of a direct relation).
  • His son, William Kelly Harrison Jr.
  • graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1917 and retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant General.

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