Robert Galbraith (Medal of Honor)

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Robert Galbraith
February 18, 1878(1878-02-18) – May 13, 1949 (aged 71)

Place of birth Brooklyn, New York New York
Allegiance Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Gunner's Mate, 3rd class
Battles/wars El Pardo Cebu
Awards Medal of Honor

Robert Galbraith was a United States Navy Gunner's Mate, 3rd class awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 12-13 September 1899 during the Philippine-American War. Gunner's Mate Galbraith is buried in the Long Island National Cemetery.

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[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 February 1880, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 531, 21 November 1900.

Citation:

For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.

[edit] Notes

Gunner's Mate Galbraith's citation lists his date of birth as 18 February 1880 while his actual date of birth was '17 February 1878.

[edit] See also

United States Navy Portal

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