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U.S. Army
Bickham, Charles Goodwin
Bickham, Charles Goodwin
ConflictPhilippine War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1902
Unit/Command27th U.S. Infantry
HometownDayton, Ohio
Citation

Crossed a fire-swept field, in close range of the enemy, and brought a wounded soldier to a place of shelter.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1902

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