Charles G. Bickham
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| Charles G. Bickham | |
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| August 12, 1867 – December 14, 1944 (aged 77) | |
 Charles G. Bickham, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Dayton, Ohio |
| Place of death | Dayton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 27th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Goodwin Bickham (born August 12, 1867, Dayton, Ohio; died December 14, 1944, Dayton) was a United States Army first lieutenant awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War on 2 May 1902.Lieutenant Bickham carried a wounded soldier across a "fire swept field".
His medal was awarded by Theodore Roosevelt on 28 April 1904.
He died December 14, 1944 and is buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum Dayton, Ohio.[1] His grave can be found in section 101, lot 1420.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Bayong, near Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, 2 May 1902. Entered service at: Dayton, Ohio. Birth: Dayton, Ohio. Date of issue: 28 April 1904.
Citation:
- Crossed a fire-swept field, in close range of the enemy, and brought a wounded soldier to a place of shelter.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Charles G. Bickham at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-21
- ^ Charles G. Bickham, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-01.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Charles G. Bickham at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-21
- Charles G. Bickham, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-01.
- [1] Theodore Roosevelt website
- [2] Find Articles website
