William Remsburg Grove

Colonel William Remsburg Grove was an American soldier who distinguished himself during the Philippine–American War. Serving as a Lieutenant Colonel with the 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, he performed actions near Porac, Luzon, on September 9, 1899, that earned him the Medal of Honor. Armed with only a pistol, he rushed ahead of his regiment to assist his commanding officer, charging seven insurgents and forcing the surrender of those who were not killed or wounded.

In addition to his heroism in the Philippines, Grove served in administrative and supply roles during World War I. He acted as the assistant to the Chief of the Supply Division within the Quartermaster General's Office. In this highly responsible position, he organized the subsistence division and coordinated with the Food Administration to procure vital army supplies in both the United States and France, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

Over the course of his military career, Grove was recognized multiple times for gallantry, receiving several Silver Star citations for actions in the Philippine Islands between 1898 and 1899. His campaign decorations included the Spanish Campaign Medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal, and the World War I Victory Medal, alongside foreign honors from France and Poland.