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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

James W. McIntyre

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Private)
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    1st North Dakota Infantry Volunteers
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 13, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippines
Citation

Private James W. McIntyre distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on May 13, 1899, while serving as a member of Company B, 1st North Dakota Infantry Volunteers at San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands. On this occasion about 300 of the enemy were drawn up in line in an advantageous position requiring a frontal attack.  Without waiting for the supporting battalion to reinforce them, or to get into a position to do so, Private McIntyre and 11 other Scouts charged the line of the enemy, about 150 yards distant, and completely routed them. Private McIntyre’s conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: North Dakota, US
  • Awarded Posthumously: Yes
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 8, 1906

    Approval for the Medal of Honor was made on January 8, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., but the Medal was not physically awarded until January 16, 2025. 

  • Born: September 15, 1875, Dassel, Meeker County, MN, US
  • Died: May 26, 1930, Mexico
  • Location of Medal:
 

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