Harvey David D.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

David D. Harvey

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-30

State:

New Mexico

Cemetery:

Navajo Methodist Mission Cemetery, New Mexico

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David D. Harvey was born on November 25, 1925. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 30, 1944 at the age of 18 in Italy and is now buried in the Navajo Methodist Mission Cemetery, Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.