William Kelly Harrison
William Kelly Harrison | |
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Harrison as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Born | July 30, 1870 |
| Died | August 15, 1928 (aged 58) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1889−1918 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | USS San Francisco |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.