Charles H. Pierce

Charles Henry Pierce
Born (1875-02-22)February 22, 1875
Cecil County, Maryland
Died March 2, 1944(1944-03-02) (aged 69)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Lieutenant
Unit Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Not to be confused with Charles H. Pearce

Charles Henry Pierce (February 22, 1875–March 2, 1944) was an 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]

See also

References

  1. ""PIERCE, CHARLES H." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-15.

External links

Charles H. Pierce, Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients at Find a Grave


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