Paul F. Straub-Dubuque, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 31.440 W 090° 39.714
15T E 692043 N 4710607
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Alos, Zambales, Luzon, Philippine Islands on December 21, 1899. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, IA in Section 3, Lot 66.
Waymark Code: WMY5GB
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2018
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He was born on July 3, 1865 in Germany and died on November 25, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: STRAUB, PAUL F.
• Rank and organization: Surgeon. 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: At Alos, Zambales, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 21 December 1899
• Entered service at: Iowa
• Date of issue: 6 October 1906
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to a hot fire from the enemy in repelling with pistol fire an insurgent attack and at great risk of his own life went under fire to the rescue of a wounded officer and carried him to a place of safety.
Armed Service: Army
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