Robert Galbraith-East Farmingdale, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 45.180 W 073° 23.958
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands on September 12-13, 1899. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY in Section DSS, Site 17.
Waymark Code: WMY46C
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
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He was born on February 18, 1878 in Brooklyn, NY and died on May 13, 1949 at Saint Albans, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GALBRAITH, ROBERT
• Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 531, 21 November 1900
• Other
Citation: For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.
Armed Service: Navy
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