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Charles Henry Pierce
Born(1875-02-22)February 22, 1875
Cecil County, Maryland
DiedMarch 2, 1944(1944-03-02) (aged 69)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankLieutenant
UnitCompany I, 22d U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Charles Henry Pierce (February 22, 1875 – March 2, 1944) was a 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 CemeteryinNorth Hollywood, California.

Medal of Honor citation

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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.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ ""PIERCE, CHARLES H." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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