Marcus W. Robertson-Hood River, OR
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Don.Morfe
N 45° 39.162 W 121° 30.114
10T E 616724 N 5056552
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Philippine Islands on May 16, 1899. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Hood River, OR in Section 1, Lot 99.
Waymark Code: WMY52N
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
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He was born on February 12, 1870 in Flintville, WI and died on May 24, 1948 in Portland, OR. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ROBERTSON, MARCUS W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899
• Entered service at: Hood River, Oreg.
• Date of issue: 28 April 1906
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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