Sterling A. Galt
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| Sterling A. Galt | |
|---|---|
| October 1886 – 1908 (aged 21–22) | |
| Place of birth | Taneytown, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Artificer, later Sergeant Major |
| Unit | Company F, 36th U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sterling A. Galt (October 1886 – 21 October 1908) was a United States Army artificer awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 9 November 1899 during the Philippine-American War. He later obtained the rank of Sergeant Major. Sergeant Major Galt, who was born in Taneytown, Maryland, is buried in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
He is buried in Orient Cemetery Harrisonville, Missouri.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Artificer, Company F, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 9 November 1899. Entered service at: Pawneytown, Md. Birth: Pawneytown, Md. Date of issue: 30 April 1902.
Citation: Distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Sterling A. Galt at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-22
- ^ Sterling A. Galt, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
[edit] References
- Sterling A. Galt at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-22
- Sterling A. Galt, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
