Larry Harris (U.S. Marine)
Appearance
Larry D. Harris, Jr. | |
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Born | 1985 |
Died | July 1, 2010 Helmand Province, Afghanistan | (aged 25)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 3rd Battalion 1st Marines |
Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Awards | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Memorials | Harris Trail[1] |
Spouse(s) | Stacia Harris[2] |
Larry Donell Harris, Jr. (1985 – July 1, 2010) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Silver Star for his actions as Fire Team Leader with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines during a firefight in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on July 1, 2010.[3][4] Corporal Harris was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Legacy[edit]
On May 19, 2016, at a ceremony onboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a Crucible obstacle related to improvised explosive devices was renamed "Harris Trail", in honor of Corporal Harris.[1][5]
See also[edit]
- Larry Trail Dedication Ceremony
References[edit]
- ^ a b Antoine, Jennifer. "Fallen Marine Honored at Crucible". marines.mil. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Military honors two for valor with Silver Stars". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ "U.S. MARINE CORPS RECIPIENTS OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL For Actions Since September 11, 2001". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- ^ "Valor awards for Larry D. Harris, Jr". Military Times. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- ^ Burns, Robert. "Pendleton training event renamed to honor fallen Marine". Fox 5 San Diego. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
External links[edit]
- "Cpl Larry Donell Harris, Jr". Together We Stand.
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