Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Action Against Outlaws, Philippines 1911 - U.S. Army
Jose B Nisperos
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Action Against Outlaws, Philippines 1911
- Unit/Command:
34th Company,
Philippine Scouts - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 24, 1911
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Lapurap, Basilan Island, Philippine Islands
Citation
Having been badly wounded (his left arm was broken and lacerated and he had received several spear wounds in the body so he could not stand) continued to fire his rifle with one hand until the enemy was repulsed, thereby aiding materially in preventing the annihilation of his party and the mutilation of their bodies.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: San Fernando, Union, Luzon, Philippine Islands
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 3, 1913
Manila, Philippine Islands (Parade Grounds), presented by Mrs. J. Franklin Bell (wife of the commanding officer, Maj. Gen. Bell)
- Born: December 30, 1887, San Fernando, Union, Luzon, Philippine Islands
- Died: September 1, 1922, San Fernando, Union, Philippine Islands
- Buried: New Municipal Cemetery, San Fernando, Union, Philippine Islands