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Harry Bell (Medal of Honor)
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Harry Bell (Medal of Honor)

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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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Place of birth
Milwaukee
Place of death
Fort Leavenworth
Age
78 years
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Biography

Harry Bell (September 21, 1860 – November 10, 1938) was a United States Army Captain received the Medal of Honor for actions during October 17, 1899, during the Philippine–American War for leading a charge against a superior number of the enemy.
Captain Bell is buried in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. His grave can be found in section A, grave 167.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Captain, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, October 17, 1899. Entered Service At: Minneapolis, Minn. Born: September 21, 1860, Milwaukee, Wis. Date of Issue: March 8, 1902.

Citation:

Led a successful charge against a superior force, capturing and dispersing the enemy and relieving other members of his regiment from a perilous position.

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