Larry Harris (U.S. Marine)

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 Larry D. Harris' body now lays to rest in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Stacia and parents, Bruce and Lora Merriweather.

Larry D. Harris, Jr.
Born1985 (1985)
DiedJuly 1, 2010(2010-07-01) (aged 25)
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Rank Corporal
Unit3rd Battalion 1st Marines
Battles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Awards Silver Star
Purple Heart
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
MemorialsHarris Trail[1]
Spouse(s)Stacia Harris[2]

Legacy

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
  • Larry Trail Dedication Ceremony

References
  1. Antoine, Jennifer. "Fallen Marine Honored at Crucible". marines.mil. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. "Military honors two for valor with Silver Stars". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  3. "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.
  4. "Valor awards for Larry D. Harris , Jr". Military Times. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  5. Burns, Robert. "Pendleton training event renamed to honor fallen Marine". Fox 5 San Diego. Retrieved 9 December 2017.

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