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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

Sterling Archibald Galt

Details
  • Rank: Artificer (Highest Rank: Battalion Sergeant Major)
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F, 36th Infantry,
    U.S. Volunteers
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: November 9, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
Distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 30, 1902
  • Born: October 1866, Taneytown, Carroll County, MD, United States
  • Died: October 21, 1908, Kansas City, MO, United States
  • Buried: Orient Cemetery (MH), Harrisonville, MO, United States
 

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