| William Remsburg Grove | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1872 Poweshiek County, Iowa |
| Died | August 8, 1952 (aged 80) Bradenton, Florida |
| Place of burial | Manasota Memorial Park Bradenton, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Colonel William Remsburg Grove was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor. During the Philippine–American War, he charged against a group of rebels and assisted his commanding officer (J. Franklin Bell) in killing or capturing all of them while armed with only a pistol. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1902.
He is buried in Manasota Memorial Park Bradenton, Florida. His grave can be found in section C, lot 120.[1]
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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]