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Cawetzka, Charles
Cawetzka, Charles
ConflictPhilippine War
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers, Company F, 30th Infantry
HometownDetroit, Michigan
Citation

Single-handed, he defended a disabled comrade against a greatly superior force of the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1900

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