Charles W. Ray

For the Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, see Charles Ray (admiral).

Charles W. Ray
Born	(1872-08-06)August 6, 1872 Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina
Died	March 23, 1959(1959-03-23) (aged 86) Grandfield, Oklahoma, U.S.
Military career
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1898 - 1900
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry
Conflicts	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Charles W. Ray (August 6, 1872 - March 23, 1959) was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of issue: 18 April 1902.

Citation:

Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

References

• ""RAY, CHARLES W." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-15.

External links

• "Charles W. Ray". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
• Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes