Charles H. Pierce
Charles Henry Pierce | |
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Born | Cecil County, Maryland | February 22, 1875
Died | March 2, 1944 | (aged 69)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Henry Pierce (February 22, 1875 – March 2, 1944) was a Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, October 19, 1899. Entered service at: Delaware City, Del. Birth: Cecil County, Md. Date of issue: March 10, 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.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ ""PIERCE, CHARLES H." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
External links
[edit]- Charles H. Pierce, Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients at Find a Grave