James R. Gillenwater
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| James Gillenwater | |
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| October 28, 1871 – January 19, 1946 (aged 74) | |
 James Gillenwater, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Rye Cove, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company A, 36th Infantry |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James R. Gillenwater (October 28, 1871–January 19, 1946)was a Corporal with Company A, 36th Infantry, United States Volunteers when he received the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 3 September 1899. Date of issue: 1 March 1902. He was born and entered service at Rye Cove, Virginia.
He died January 19, 1946 and is buried in Highland Cemetery Rogersville, Tennessee.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 3 September 1899. Entered service at: Rye Cove, Va. Birth: Rye Cove Va. Date of issue: 1 March 1902.
Citation:
- While on a scout drove off a superior force of insurgents and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded.[2]
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- James R. Gillenwater at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-23
- U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive
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