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Robert Galbraith (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Petty officer third class
Service Era: Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, World War I
Medals Recorded: 4

Robert Galbraith (Medal of Honor)

Petty officer third class, U.S. Navy

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Spanish-American WarPhilippine-American WarWorld War I

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862–1912 Navy
Spanish Campaign Medal
Philippine Campaign Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)

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Biography

Courage under fire at El Pardo in the Philippines

Robert Galbraith received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary courage at El Pardo on Cebu in the Philippine Islands. His recognized actions took place on 12 and 13 September 1899 while he was under enemy fire. A United States Navy recipient, Galbraith belongs to the generation whose service extended into the Philippine conflict at the turn of the twentieth century. His concise official citation identifies the location and dates of his bravery without describing individual movements or a specific rescue.

Medal of Honor citation

For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.

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