Joseph Gabriel Harner

Joseph Gabriel Harner (February 19, 1889 – March 5, 1958) was a Boatswain's Mate Second Class in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.

He died March 5, 1958 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 17, lot 21199-B-2.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 February 1889, Louisville, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.

Citation:

"On board the U.S.S. Florida, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914."