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U.S. Army
Trembley, William Beattie
Trembley, William Beattie
ConflictPhilippine War
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandCompany B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry
HometownJohnson, Kansas
Citation

Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy’s fire and fastened a rope to the occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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