Charles H. Pierce should not be confused with Charles H. Pearce.
Charles Henry Pierce | |
Birth Date: | 22 February 1875 |
Birth Place: | Cecil County, Maryland |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Allegiance: | United States of America |
Branch: | United States Army |
Rank: | Lieutenant |
Unit: | Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry |
Battles: | Philippine–American War |
Awards: | Medal 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 Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.
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]