Sterling A. Galt
Sterling A. Galt | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1866 Taneytown, Maryland |
| Died | October 21, 1908 (aged 41–42) |
| Place of burial | Orient Cemetery Harrisonville, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Unit | Company F, 36th U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sterling Archibald Galt (October 1866 – October 21, 1908) was a United States Army Sergeant Major who received the Medal of Honor for actions on November 9, 1899, during the Philippine–American War. He later obtained the rank of sergeant major. Sergeant Major Galt was born in Taneytown, Maryland.
He is buried in Orient Cemetery Harrisonville, Missouri.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Artificer, Company F, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands, November 9, 1899. Entered service at: Pawneytown, Md. Birth: Pawneytown, Md. Date of issue: April 30, 1902.
Citation:
Distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Baltimore Sun
- ^ "Sterling A. Galt, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
- "Sterling A. Galt, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
- "Sterling A. Galt". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.