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Pierce, Charles H.

U.S. Army

Pierce, Charles H.

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Philippine War Year of Action: 1899

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