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U.S. Army

Charles W. Ray

ConflictPhilippine War

Year of Action1899

Unit/CommandCompany I, 22nd U.S. Infantry

BirthplacePensacola, North Carolina

Citation

Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.

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

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Ralyn M. HillU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I

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Riley Leroy PittsU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

James C McCloughanU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

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