Philippine–American War
James Parker
Lieutenant Colonel · U.S. Army
45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
4 December 1899 · Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Action
- Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands
The citation
Official citation
While in command of a small garrison repulsed a savage night attack by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, fighting at close quarters in the dark for several hours.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
