Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
Harvey C. Barnum Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) | |
| Acting January 20, 2009 – September 16, 2009 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Anita K. Blair |
| Succeeded by | Juan M. Garcia III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1940 Cheshire, Connecticut |
| Spouse |
Martha Hill (m. 1992) |
| Alma mater | Saint Anselm College (BA) |
| Nickname | "Barney" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1962–1989 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 12th Marines 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines |
| Commands | Battery E, 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. (born July 21, 1940) is a retired United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. He was the fourth Marine to receive the medal for actions in Vietnam. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1989 after more than 27 years of service. Barnum served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Reserve Affairs from July 23, 2001, to January 20, 2008. He also served as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from January 21 to April 30, 2009.