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Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Harry Jean Harper (ASN: 0-16209), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    31st Philippine Division

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Harry Jean Harper (ASN: 0-16209), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Artillery Officer, 31st Field Artillery Regiment, 31st Philippine Army, in the Philippine Islands from 1941 to 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Harper and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.