William E. Birkhimer-Arlington, VA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands on May 13, 1899. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 339-WD.
Waymark Code: WMY3V0
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2018
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He was born on March 1, 1848 in Somerset, OH and died on June 10, 1914 in Washington D.C. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BIRKHIMER, WILLIAM E.
• Rank and organization: Captain, 3d U.S. Artillery
• Place and date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 13 May 1899
• Entered service at: Iowa
• Date of issue: 15 July 1902
Citation: With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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