Charles W. Ray

Charles W. Ray (August 6, 1872 - March 23, 1959) was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.

Charles W. Ray
Born(1872-08-06)August 6, 1872
Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina
DiedMarch 23, 1959(1959-03-23) (aged 86)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898 - 1900
RankSergeant
UnitCompany I, 22d U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of issue: 18 April 1902.

Citation:

Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.

See also

References

  • ""RAY, CHARLES W." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-15.


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