About

The Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization was founded by one of our Vietnam  Veterans,  who felt that it was time to set the record straight, regarding the significant and proud military service the men and women of Harvard University have provided our country.

Few seem to be aware that, there are thousands of living Harvard Veterans, from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan, and many currently serve at the forefront of American politics, education and business. Few also know or appreciate the fact that  more than 1,200 Harvard graduates have given their lives in uniform.

Among other goals, HVAO plans to pursue a full, proper and current accounting of the scope of this service,  to bring our Veterans the recognition and honor due, both within the Harvard Community, and in the general media and public beyond.

Purposes:

• Develop and maintain a network of living Harvard Veterans, to promote a sense of community, friendship and mutual activities.
• Initiate programs to honor and perpetuate the memory our 1,200 war dead.
• Grow membership through the promotion of the Organization and its purposes.
• Build and maintain an interactive website at www.harvardveterans.org
• Research, organize and publish historical information relating to Harvard Veterans, in coordination with the University Archives.
• Provide links to related organizations and programs; to those on active duty; to appropriate information and events; to our personal histories, stories and pictures.