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.

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
Branch
United States Army
Rank
Lieutenant
UnitCompany I, 22d U.S. Infantry
Conflicts
Philippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North 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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