Philippine–American War
William H. Sage
Captain · U.S. Army
23d U.S. Infantry
13 June 1899 · Zapote River, Luzon, Philippine Islands
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- Zapote River, Luzon, Philippine Islands
The citation
Official citation
With 9 men volunteered to hold an advanced position and held it against a terrific fire of the enemy estimated at 1,000 strong. Taking a rifle from a wounded man, and cartridges from the belts of others, Capt. Sage himself killed 5 of the enemy.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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