| Marcus William Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1870 Flintville, Wisconsin |
| Died | May 24, 1948 (aged 78) Portland, Oregon |
| Place of burial | Pine Grove Cemetery, Hood River, Oregon |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Stable Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Marcus William Robertson (February 12, 1870 – May 24, 1948) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for his actions on the Philippine-American War.
Marcus Robertson enlisted in the United States Army from Hood River, Oregon, and by May 16, 1899 was serving as a private in Company B of the 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment. On that day, near San Isidro in the Philippines, Private Robertson helped to rout a large enemy force despite being greatly outnumbered. For his actions, he was presented with the Medal of Honor on April 28, 1906. He later rose to the rank of stable Sergeant and served in France during World War I.
He died at age 78 and was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Hood River, Oregon.[1]
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Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, May 16, 1899. Entered service at: Hood River, Oreg. Birth: Flintville, Wisconsin Date of issue: April 28, 1906.
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