Watertender Harry Lipscomb, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on September 8, 1910 aboard U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine Islands — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. North Dakota. Lipscomb was 32 years old.
5 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on June 13, 1911 — presented by Pres. William H. Taft. He later rose to the rank of Chief Watertender.
Lipscomb was born on April 2, 1878 in Washington, District of Columbia. Lipscomb died on September 7, 1926, at the age of 48. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. North Dakota, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- April 2, 1878Born in Washington, District of Columbia
- September 8, 1910Act of valor — U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine IslandsAge 32. U.S.S. North Dakota
- June 13, 1911Medal of Honor presentedPresented by Pres. William H. Taft
- September 7, 1926DiedAge 48.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Harry Lipscomb (April 2, 1878 – September 7, 1926) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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