Harvey served as a Sergeant, 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Chilton County, Alabama prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on October 17, 1939, prior to the war. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed in printing and publishing and also as a Widower, without dependents.

Harvey was "Killed In Action" during the war and was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.

Service # 6971550

His next of kin was noted as Mrs. Ruby L. Wallace who resided in Selma, Alabama.

(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)

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Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson:

Distinguished Service Cross

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Harvey L. Wallace (ASN: 6971550), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 18 January 1945. Sergeant Wallace's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (1945)
Action Date: 18-Jan-45
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company B
Battalion: 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion

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Harvey served as a Sergeant, 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Chilton County, Alabama prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on October 17, 1939, prior to the war. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed in printing and publishing and also as a Widower, without dependents.

Harvey was "Killed In Action" during the war and was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.

Service # 6971550

His next of kin was noted as Mrs. Ruby L. Wallace who resided in Selma, Alabama.

(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)

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Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson:

Distinguished Service Cross

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Harvey L. Wallace (ASN: 6971550), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 18 January 1945. Sergeant Wallace's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (1945)
Action Date: 18-Jan-45
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company B
Battalion: 1277th Engineer Combat Battalion

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