There are four Medals awarded for actions on this day, one of them posthumous. Two from the Philippine Insurrection, and two from World War II.Philippine Insurrection. Seeking to score some transportation.GAUJOT, ANTOINE A.Rank and organization: Corporal, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, 19 December 1899. Entered service at: Williamson, W. Va. Birth: Keweenaw, Mich. Date of issue: 15 February I911. Citation: Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.GIBSON, EDWARD H.Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry,...
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