| Louis Joseph Van Schaick | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1875 Cobleskill, New York |
| Died | February 14, 1945 (aged 69) |
| Place of burial | Manila American Cemetery and Memorial |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1900 - 1934 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Louis Joseph Van Schaick was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War. He graduated from West Point in 1900. Pronounced "Van Scoik", he went on to fight with General John J. Pershing in pursuit of Pancho Villa, and was part of the 1st expeditionary force sent to France (as a lieutenant colonel), again with General Pershing. He was retired for disability in August 1934 with the rank of colonel.[1]
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Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippine Islands, November 23, 1901. Entered service at: Cobleskill, N.Y. Birth: Cobleskill, N.Y. G.O. No.: 33, 1913. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
While in pursuit of a band of insurgents was the first of his detachment to emerge from a canyon, and seeing a column of insurgents and fearing they might turn and dispatch his men as they emerged one by one from the canyon, galloped forward and closed with the insurgents, thereby throwing them into confusion until the arrival of others of the detachment.