Charles W. Ray

Charles W. Ray
Born (1872-08-06)August 6, 1872
Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina
Died March 23, 1959(1959-03-23) (aged 86)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1898 - 1900
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Charles W. Ray (August 6, 1872 - March 23, 1959) was an sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of issue: 18 April 1902.

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.

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