Philippine–American War
Joseph Henderson
Sergeant · U.S. Army
Troop B, 6th U.S. Cavalry
2 July 1909 · Patian Island, Philippine Islands
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- Kansas
- Action
- Patian Island, Philippine Islands
The citation
Official citation
While in action against hostile Moros, voluntarily advanced alone, in the face of a heavy fire, to within about 15 yards of the hostile position and refastened to a tree a block and tackle used in checking the recoil of a mountain gun.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
