Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey
| Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey | |
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| Born |
1 September 1888 Athboy, County Meath, Ireland |
| Died | 24 August 1980 (aged 91) Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/branch | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1946 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held | Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) |
| Battles/wars |
First World War Second World War |
| Awards |
Victoria Cross Military Cross Croix de Guerre (France) |
| Relations | Thomas Arnold Harvey |
Brigadier Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey, VC, MC (1 September 1888 – 24 August 1980) was an Irish Canadian soldier and rugby union player. During the First World War, while serving in the Canadian Army, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the Military Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.
Educated at Portora Royal School and Ellesmere College, Harvey played rugby for both Wanderers and Ireland. He is one of three Ireland rugby union internationals to have been awarded the Victoria Cross. The other two are Tom Crean and Robert Johnston, who both served in the Second Boer War. Like Harvey, Crean and Johnston also played for Wanderers. His two brothers Arnold and Duncan were also notable sportsmen. Both also represented Ireland at rugby, while Arnold also represented Ireland at cricket and athletics.
Harvey made two senior appearances for Ireland. He played in the 1907 Home Nations Championship against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, losing 29–0. His team mates on the day included James Cecil Parke and Basil Maclear. He played for Ireland for the second and last time in the 1911 Five Nations Championship at the Mardyke, winning 25–5 against France.
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