Charles W. Ray-Grandfield, OK
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 14.388 W 098° 39.606
14S E 531300 N 3788797
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands on October 19, 1899. He is buried in Grandfield Memorial Cemetery, Grandfield, OK in Block D, Lot 77.
Waymark Code: WMY52M
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
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He was born on August 6, 1872 in Pensacola, NC and died on March 23, 1959 in Anadarko, OK. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: RAY, CHARLES W.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899
• Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo.
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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