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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

Bernard Albert Byrne

Details
  • Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel)
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    6th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 19, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Bobong, Negros, Philippine Islands
Citation

Most distinguished gallantry in rallying his men on the bridge after the line had been broken and pushed back.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 15, 1902
  • Born: October 19, 1853, Newport Barracks, Giles County, VA, United States
  • Died: March 1, 1910
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-707), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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