William H. Sage-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.794 W 077° 04.386
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Zapote River, Luzon, Philippine Islands on June 13, 1899. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 913.
Waymark Code: WMY59T
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2018
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He was born on April 16, 1858 in Centerville, NY and died on June 4, 1922 in Omaha, NE. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SAGE, WILLIAM H.
• Rank and organization: Captain, 23d U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near Zapote River, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 13 June 1899
• Entered service at: Binghamton, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 24 July 1902
Citation: With 9 men volunteered to hold an advanced position and held it against a terrific fire of the enemy estimated at 1,000 strong. Taking a rifle from a wounded man, and cartridges from the belts of others, Capt. Sage himself killed 5 of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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