Philippine–American War

George C. Shaw

First Lieutenant · U.S. Army

27th U.S. Infantry

4 May 1903 · Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

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Branch: U.S. Army
Era: Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state: District of Columbia
Action: Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

The citation

Official citation

For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.

Sources

U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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