Charles H. Pierce
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| Charles H. Pierce | |
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 Charles H. Pierce, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Cecil County, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles H. Pierce was an Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered service at: Delaware City, Del. Birth: Cecil County, Md. Date of issue: 10 March 1902.
Citation:
- Held a bridge against a superior force of the enemy and fought, though severely wounded, until the main body came up to cross.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "PIERCE, CHARLES H." entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
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| NAME | Charles H. Pierce |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cecil County, Maryland |
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| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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