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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

Frank Charles High

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 4, 1906
  • Born: June 7, 1875, Dunnigan, Yolo County, CA, United States
  • Died: December 13, 1966, Ashland, OR, United States
  • Buried: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Medford, OR, United States
  • Location of Medal: Oregon National Guard Armory, Ashland, OR
 

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