James R. Gillenwater

1871 – 1946

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James R. Gillenwater served the U.S. Army. James was 74 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

3 September 1899 · Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Corporal, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers.

While on a scout drove off a superior force of insurgents and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army September 3, 1899 · Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Corporal, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers.

While on a scout drove off a superior force of insurgents and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded.

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