Charles H. Pierce Explained

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.

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.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008-04-15 . "PIERCE, CHARLES H." entry . Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War . June 8, 2009 . . 2008-04-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080420212952/http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html . dead .