Marcus W. Robertson
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| Marcus William Robertson | |
|---|---|
| 12 February 1870 – 24 May 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Flintville, Wisconsin |
| Place of death | Portland, Oregon |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Marcus William Robertson (12 February 1870 – 24 May 1948) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for his actions on the Philippine-American War.
Marcus Robertson enlisted in the United States Army from Hood River, Oregon. On 16 May 1899, near San Isidro in the Philippines, Private Robertson helped to rout a large enemy force despite being greatly outnumbered. For his actions, he was presented with the Medal of Honor on 28 April 1906.
Robertson's official Medal of Honor citation is as follows:
"With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position."
Marcus Robertson is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Hood River, Oregon.
[edit] References
- Find a Grave (2003-10-29). Marcus W. Robertson (1870 - 1948). Retrieved on 2006-08-18.
- U.S. Army Center of Military History (2004-09-01). Medal of Honor Recipients - Philippine Insurrection. Retrieved on 2006-08-18.
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