Frank C. High
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| Frank Charles High | |
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| June 7, 1875- 13 December 1966 | |
 Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Yolo County, California |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, Company G, 2nd Oregon Volunteers |
Frank Charles High 7 June 1875 Dunningham, California -13 December 1966 Oregon) was a United States Army soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. Private High was one of thirteen members of Young's Scouts awarded the Medal of Honor for actions between 13 and 16 May 1899.
[edit] Citation
HIGH, FRANK C. Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company G, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899. Entered Service At: Picard, Calif. Birth: Yolo County, California, Calif. Date of Issue: Unknown. Citation: With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
[edit] Sources
- http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/pi_high.html
- http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_go/high_frank_or.html
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