Charles W. Ray
Charles W. Ray | |
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Born |
Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina | August 6, 1872
Died | March 23, 1959 86) | (aged
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.
See also
References
- ""RAY, CHARLES W." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
External links
- "Charles W. Ray". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
- Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes
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