Charles W. Ray
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| Charles W. Ray | |
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 Charles W. Ray, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Pensacola Yancey County, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles W. Ray was an Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of issue: 18 April 1902.
Citation:
- Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "RAY, CHARLES W." entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
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| NAME | Charles W. Ray |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pensacola Yancey County, North Carolina |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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