Philippines Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Private in Company B, 33rd U.S. Infantry, serving at Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on December 4, 1899, when he earned his Medal of Honor. His citation reads: Fought for hours lying between 2 dead comrades, notwithstanding his hat was pierced, his clothing plowed through by bullets, and his face cut and bruised by flying gravel. He was awarded his Medal of Honor on October 1, 1902. He later rose to the rank of First Lieutenant.
Philippines Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Private in Company B, 33rd U.S. Infantry, serving at Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on December 4, 1899, when he earned his Medal of Honor. His citation reads: Fought for hours lying between 2 dead comrades, notwithstanding his hat was pierced, his clothing plowed through by bullets, and his face cut and bruised by flying gravel. He was awarded his Medal of Honor on October 1, 1902. He later rose to the rank of First Lieutenant.
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