Charles H. Pierce-North Hollywood, CA
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Don.Morfe
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands on October 19, 1899. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, CA in Lot 5, Section 6303, Block G, Crub #6297.
Waymark Code: WMY4ZA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2018
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He was born on February 22, 1875 in Cecil County, MD and died on March 2, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA. He attained the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is:
PIERCE, CHARLES H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899
• Entered service at: Delaware City, Del.
• Date of issue: 10 March 1902
Citation: Held a bridge against a superior force of the enemy and fought, though severely wounded, until the main body came up to cross.
Armed Service: Army
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