Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born January 31, 1865 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and after entering the army he was sent to fight with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War. Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. Awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He later served in the Philippines, and retired there in December 1911. He died at age 74 and was buried at San Nicolas (Veteran's Memorial Park) Cemetery in Cebu City, the Philippines.
Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born January 31, 1865 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and after entering the army he was sent to fight with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War. Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. Awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He later served in the Philippines, and retired there in December 1911. He died at age 74 and was buried at San Nicolas (Veteran's Memorial Park) Cemetery in Cebu City, the Philippines.
Bio by: Joseph Keene
Inscription
R.I.P.
OHIO
SGT. 17 INF.
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
AT ELCANEY, CUBA
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