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U.S. Army
Bell, James Franklin
Bell, James Franklin
ConflictPhilippine War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1899
Unit/Command36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
HometownShelbyville, Kentucky
Citation

While in advance of his regiment charged 7 insurgents with his pistol and compelled the surrender of the captain and 2 privates under a close fire from the remaining insurgents concealed in a bamboo thicket.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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