Frank T. O. Walker-Bristol, RI
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 41.304 W 071° 16.998
19T E 309976 N 4617699
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Taal, Luzon, Philippine Islands on January 18, 1900. He is buried in North Burial Ground, Bristol, RI.
Waymark Code: WMY5XW
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
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He was born on October 6, 1878 in Boston, MA and died on October 29, 1904 in Worcester MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WALKER, FRANK O.
• Rank and organization. Private, Company F, 46th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: Near Taal, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 18 January 1900
• Entered service at: Burlington, Mass.
• Date of issue: 11 March 1902
Citation: Under heavy fire of the enemy he rescued a dying comrade who was sinking beneath the water.
Armed Service: Army
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