Bolden Reush Harrison (April 26, 1886 – January 26, 1952) was a

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seaman received the

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for actions during the Moro Uprising. He is buried in Savannah Cemetery Savannah, Tennessee.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: April 26, 1886, Savannah, Tenn. Accredited to: Tennessee. G.O. No.: 138, December 13, 1911. Citation:

While attached to the U.S.S. Pampang, Harrison was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands, on September 24, 1911. Harrison instantly responded to the calls for help when the advance scout party investigating a group of nipa huts close to the trail, was suddenly taken under point-blank fire and rushed by approximately 20 enemy Moros attacking from inside the huts and from other concealed positions. Armed with a double-barreled shotgun, he concentrated his blasting fire on the outlaws, destroying 3 of the Moros and assisting in the rout of the remainder. By his aggressive charging of the enemy under heavy fire and in the face of great odds, Harrison contributed materially to the success of the engagement.

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* 1886 births 1952 deaths People from Savannah, Tennessee American military personnel of the Philippine–American War United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy sailors Philippine–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor {{US-navy-bio-stub

Medal of Honor citation

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