Thomas Francis Prendergast-Philadelphia, PA
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the presence of the enemy in battle while with the Eighth Army Corps on March 25, 27, 29 and April 5, 1899. He is buried under the name of Thomas Francis Pendegrast. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA in Section J, Division I, Lot 247.
Waymark Code: WMY4ZC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2018
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He was born on April 2, 1871 in Waterford, Ireland and died on April 26, 1913 in Philadelphia, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PRENDERGAST, THOMAS FRANCIS
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 55 19 July 1901
Citation: For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle while with the Eighth Army Corps, 25, 27, 29 March, and 5 April 1899.
Armed Service: Marines
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