Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
Charles Cawetzka
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
Company F, 30th Infantry,
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 23, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Sariaya, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
Singlehanded he defended a disabled comrade against a greatly superior force of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 14, 1902
- Born: March 1, 1877, Detroit, Wayne County, MI, United States
- Died: October 23, 1951
- Buried: Romulus Cemetery (PM), Romulus, MI, United States