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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

William Remsburg Grove

Details
  • Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Colonel)
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    36th Infantry,
    U.S. Volunteers
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 9, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
In advance of his regiment, rushed to the assistance of his colonel, charging, pistol in hand, seven insurgents, and compelling surrender of all not killed or wounded.
Medal of Honor Recipient William R. Grove
Medal of Honor Recipient William R. Grove
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Denver, Denver County, Colorado
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 16, 1902
  • Born: May 16, 1872, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, IA, United States
  • Died: August 6, 1952, Sarasota, FL, United States
  • Buried: Manasota Memorial Park (C-120-2) , Bradenton, FL, United States
 

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