Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Navy
Robert Galbraith
Details
- Rank: Gunner's Mate Third Class
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 12 - 13, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands
Citation
For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: February 18, 1878, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
- Died: May 13, 1949
- Buried: Long Island National Cemetery (MH) (DSS-17), Farmingdale, NY, United States