Photograph associated with Marcus W. Robertson

Philippine–American War

Marcus W. Robertson

Private · U.S. Army

Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry

16 May 1899 · San Isidro, Philippine Islands

CC BY-SA 3.0. Sheppyhill Source file

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.

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