Harry Knapp - Hall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards

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Harry

Shepard

Knapp

Harry Knapp graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1878. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

Navy Cross

U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Haiti

Navy Cross

U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Haiti

Service:

United States Navy

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Action Date:

March 30, 1917 – November 18, 1918

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Harry Shepard Knapp, United States Navy, for meritorious service as Military Governor of San Domingo and Military Representative of the United States in Haiti from 30 March 1917 to 18 November 1918.