Thomas Francis Prendergast
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| Thomas Francis Prendergast | |
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| April 2, 1871 – April 26, 1913 (aged 42) | |
 Thomas Francis Prendergast, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Waterford, Ireland |
| Place of death | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 8th U.S. Army (temporary attachment) |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas Francis Prendergast (April 2, 1871, Waterford, Ireland – April 26, 1913, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his United States Marine Corps service in the Philippine-American War.
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[edit] Military service
He entered service in the Marine Corps from Massachusetts.
Corporal Thomas Prendergast was one of three Marines attached to the 8th Army Corps, involved in the jungle fighting against the insurgent forces of Emilio Aguinaldo. He was cited for "distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle" for actions on March 25, 27, and 29 and April 5, 1899. In this brief period the American forces cleared the insurgents from the vicinity of Manila and captured the rebel capital of Malolos, forcing Aguinaldo's command northward into the mountains. His Medal was awarded on July 19, 1901.[1]
The other men awarded Medals of Honor for these actions were Private Howard Major Buckley and Private Joseph Leonard.
Prendergast is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Philadelphia. His grave, which had long been unmarked, received a gravestone in 2004, with military honors.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 2 April 1871, Waterford, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55 19 July 1901.
Citation:
- For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle while with the Eighth Army Corps, 25, 27, 29 March, and 5 April 1899.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "PRENDERGAST, THOMAS FRANCIS" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
[edit] External links
- Photograph of grave site
- Thomas Francis Prendergast at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-03-14
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| NAME | Thomas Francis Prendergast |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 2, 1871 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Waterford, Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 26, 1913 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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