U.S. Army
Pierce, Charles H.ConflictPhilippine War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandCompany I, 22nd U.S. Infantry
HometownMaryland
Citation
Held a bridge against a superior force of the enemy and fought, though severely wounded, until the main body came up to cross.
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