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 |
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Unit | 3rd Battalion 1st Marines |
Battles/wars |
Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Awards |
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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.
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]
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