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U.S. Army
Gedeon, Louis
Gedeon, Louis
ConflictPhilippine War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandCompany G, 19th U.S. Infantry
HometownPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Citation

Singlehanded, defended his mortally wounded captain from an overwhelming force of the enemy.

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

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