Charles H. Pierce

Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroPhilippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
PlacesPhilippines
wasMilitary leader
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth22 February 1875, Maryland
Death2 March 1944 (aged 69 years)
The details

Biography

Not to be confused with Charles H. Pearce
Charles Henry Pierce (February 22, 1875–March 2, 1944) was an Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, October 19, 1899. Entered service at: Delaware City, Del. Birth: Cecil County, Md. Date of issue: March 10, 1902.

Citation:

Held a bridge against a superior force of the enemy and fought, though severely wounded, until the main body came up to cross.

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