Philippine–American War
Marcus W. Robertson
Private · U.S. Army
Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry
16 May 1899 · San Isidro, Philippine Islands
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- Oregon
- Action
- San Isidro, Philippine Islands
The citation
Official citation
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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