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Philippine–American War

Charles W. Ray

Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry

19 October 1899 · San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Missouri
Action
San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands

The citation

Official citation

Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.

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