Robert Galbraith (Medal of Honor)
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Intro | United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient | |
Places | United States of America | |
was | Military leader | |
Work field | Military | |
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Birth | 18 February 1878, Brooklyn | |
Death | 13 May 1949 (aged 71 years) |
Robert Galbraith (February 18, 1878 – May 13, 1949) was a United States Navy Gunner's Mate, 3rd class received the Medal of Honor for actions on 12–13 September 1899 during the Philippine-American War. Gunner's Mate Galbraith is buried in the Long Island National Cemetery.
Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 February 1880, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 531, 21 November 1900.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.