William Remsburg Grove
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| William Remsburg Grove | |
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| May 16, 1872 – August 8, 1952 (aged 80) | |
 William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Poweshiek County, Iowa |
| Place of death | Bradenton, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Lieutenant Colonel William Remsburg Grove was an American soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor. During the Philippine Insurrection, he charged against a group of rebels who were threatening the commanding officer, killing or capturing all of them while armed with only a pistol. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1899.
He is buried in Manasota Memorial Park Bradenton, Florida. His grave can be found in section C, lot 120.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 9 September 1899. Entered service at: Denver, Colo. Birth: Montezuma, Iowa. Date of issue: 16 July 1902.
Citation:
- In advance of his regiment, rushed to the assistance of his colonel, charging, pistol in hand, 7 insurgents, and compelling surrender of all not killed or wounded.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ William Remsburg Grove at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-23
- ^ William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
[edit] References
- William Remsburg Grove at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-23
- Burial place of Colonel Grove
- William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
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