George W. Biegler-Hollywood, CA.
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 05.370 W 118° 19.182
11S E 378252 N 3772865
Quick Description: Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Loac, Luzon, Philippine Islands on October 21, 1900. He is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, CA in Section 6, Lot 170.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 4/15/2018 10:01:04 AM
Waymark Code: WMY3TZ
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Long Description:
He was born in Terre Haute, IN and died in San Francisco, CA. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BIEGLER, GEORGE W.
• Rank and organization: Captain, 28th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: Near Loac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 21 October 1900
• Entered service at: Terre Haute, Ind.
• Date of issue: 11 March 1902
Citation: With but 19 men resisted and at close quarters defeated 300 of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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