James R. Harvey
Home Town: King County, Washington
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 76 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to James R. Harvey (0-024588), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 12 to 15 June 1944. Captain Harvey’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
