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Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
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Yancey County
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86 years
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Charles W. Ray (August 6, 1872 - March 23, 1959) was an sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of issue: 18 April 1902.
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Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.
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