There are six Medals awarded for actions on this day - five of them posthumous. Not a good day to be earning the Medal.Philippine Insurrection. A typically terse citation from this era.HARVEY, HARRYRank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 June 1873, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901. Citation: Served in battle against the enemy at Benictican, 16 February 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.Korean War. Another Korean War bayonet charge.*KYLE, DARWIN K. Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company...
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