Photograph associated with William E. Birkhimer

Philippine–American War

William E. Birkhimer

Captain · U.S. Army

3d U.S. Artillery

13 May 1899 · San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Public domain. Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy. Published by Seeman & Peters (Saginaw, MI). Source file

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Iowa
Action
San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands

The citation

Official citation

With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.

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