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| William H. Sage | |
|---|---|
| April 6, 1859 – June 3, 1922 (aged 63) | |
| Place of birth | Centerville, New York |
| Place of death | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1882-1922 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 23d U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Hampden Sage (April 6, 1859-June 3, 1922) was a Captain in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Battle of Zapote Bridge, an action of the Philippine-American War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Zapote River, Luzon, Philippine Islands, June 13, 1899. Entered service at: Binghamton, N.Y. Birth: Centerville, N.Y. Date of issue: July 24, 1902.
Citation:
- With 9 men volunteered to hold an advanced position and held it against a terrific fire of the enemy estimated at 1,000 strong. Taking a rifle from a wounded man, and cartridges from the belts of others, Capt. Sage himself killed 5 of the enemy.
See also
References
- ""SAGE, WILLIAM H." entry". Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sage, William H. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 6, 1859 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Centerville, New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 3, 1922 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Omaha, Nebraska |
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