Photograph associated with Hugh J. McGrath

Philippine–American War

Hugh J. McGrath

Captain · U.S. Army

4th U.S. Cavalry

26 July 1899 · Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Public domain. Unknown photographer Source file

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Wisconsin
Action
Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands

The citation

Official citation

Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.

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