Family Pass Holder Day Wreath Update

UPDATE as of 12:30 p.m. EST: Thank you to all the family pass holders who joined us for Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day. Unfortunately, due the tremendous turnout, we anticipate running out of wreaths by approximately 1 p.m. The cemetery will remain open for you to visit your loved ones. We also invite you to join us next Saturday, Dec. 13 for our public Wreaths Across America Day.   

Published on: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Raymond G. Harvey

headstone of Medal of Honor recipient John Springer Walmsley, Jr.

Medal of Honor citation:

"Capt. Harvey, Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. When his company was pinned down by a barrage of automatic-weapons fire from numerous well-entrenched emplacements, imperiling accomplishment of its mission, Capt. Harvey braved a hail of fire and exploding grenades to advance to the first enemy machine-gun nest, killing its crew with grenades. Rushing to the edge of the next emplacement, he killed its crew with carbine fire. He then moved the 1st Platoon forward until it was again halted by a curtain of automatic fire from well-fortified hostile positions. Disregarding the hail of fire, he personally charged and neutralized a third emplacement. Miraculously escaping death from intense crossfire, Capt. Harvey continued to lead the assault. Spotting an enemy pillbox well-camouflaged by logs, he moved close enough to sweep the emplacement with carbine fire and throw grenades through the openings, annihilating its five occupants. Though wounded he then turned to order the company forward, and, suffering agonizing pain, he continued to direct the reduction of the remaining hostile positions, refusing evacuation until assured that the mission would be accomplished. Capt. Harvey's valorous and intrepid actions served as an inspiration to his company, reflecting the utmost glory upon himself and upholding the heroic traditions of the military service."

Location at Arlington National Cemetery: Section 6 Site 8360-B-LH.