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Robert Galbraith (Medal of Honor)

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Robert Galbraith
Born(1878-02-18)February 18, 1878
Brooklyn, New York New York
DiedMay 13, 1949(1949-05-13) (aged 71)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
RankGunner's Mate Third Class
Battles / warsEl Pardo Cebu
AwardsMedal of Honor

Robert Galbraith (February 18, 1878 – May 13, 1949) was a United States Navy Gunner's Mate, 3rd class received the Medal of Honor for actions on 12–13 September 1899 during the Philippine-American War. Gunner's Mate Galbraith is buried in the Long Island National Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 February 1880, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 531, 21 November 1900.

Citation:

For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.

See also

Notes

Gunner's Mate Galbraith's citation lists his date of birth as 18 February 1880 while his actual date of birth was '17 February 1878.

References

  • "Medal of Honor citation Home of Heroes". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
  • "Robert Galbraith". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-10-23.