Frank C. High-Medford, OR
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 18.684 W 122° 55.902
10T E 505628 N 4684353
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Philippine Islands on May 16, 1899. He is buried in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Medford, OR in the Garden of Memory Section, Lot 176, Grave 4.
Waymark Code: WMY4C3
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2018
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He was born on June 7, 1875 in Yolo, CA and died on December 13, 1966 in Ashland, OR. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HIGH, FRANK C.
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company G, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899
• Entered service at: Picard, Calif.
• Date of issue: Unknown
Citation: With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Armed Service: Army
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