Paul F. Straub

Branch

U.S. Army

Era

Expeditions, 1871–1933

Home state

Iowa

Action

Alos, Zambales, Luzon, Philippine Islands

The citation

Official citation

Voluntarily exposed himself to a hot fire from the enemy in repelling with pistol fire an insurgent attack and at great risk of his own life went under fire to the rescue of a wounded officer and carried him to a place of safety.

Sources

• U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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