Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
VALOR IN THE ARMY
Award of Medals Of Honor
Announced. -
ERISKEDF FOR OTHERS
GEN. PORTER'S GALLANTRY AT
CHICKAMAUGA<r- s,..i %.
Col. Funston's Daring at ealnmpit-
Major Logan's Fatal Charge
at San Jacinto.

at San Jac1nto.
A general order has veen issued by Gen.
Miles, commanding the army, announcing
the award Of medals Of honor and certff-
Gates Of merit to officers and enlisted men
for specially meriterious service.
The awards cover a period beginning
with the civil war and extending to last
winter and are In addition to list pub
lished two years ago. when the hrst
awards were announced. In the present
list are the names Of Gen. Horace FOR
ter and Col. Albert l.. Mills, superintendent
of the Military Academy, both OF whom are
given medals for acts of bravery, the
former at Atlanta and the latter at SAN
tiago. The list. in part. is as follows:
Medals Of Honor.
Birkheimer, William E., major Artillery
Corps, L. S. A: For most distinguished
gallantry in action at San Miguel de May
umo, Luzon, P l., when captain Sd Artil-
lery, in charging and routing with twelve
men 300 of the enemy. May IL, 1888.
Bryan, William c., hospital steward. u s.
A.: For distinguished gallantry in action on
the Powder river, Wyoming territory
March II, 1876. In voluntarily accompany
ing detachment of cavalry which was Or
dered to charge a village of hostile Indians
and fighting throughout the engagement
having his horse shot and killed under
him and continuing to fight on foot and I'M
der a severe fire from the Indians ana
alone conveying two wounded soldiers TO
places of safety. thereby saving them from
capture by the enemy. Discharged SepteH-
Der 81 1878.
Byrne Bernard A, major 18th Infantry:
For most distinguished gallantry In action
at Bobong. Negros. p l., July ~, lsS9,
men on the bridge after the line had been
broken and pushed back.
Carter Robert G., first lieutenant Z. 8. A.
(retireD: For most distinguished gallantry
in action on BrazoS river, Tex. October 10,
1871, when second lieutenant 4th cavalry,
in holding the left of the line with a few
men during the charge of large body OF
Indians after the right of the line had re-
treated and by delivering a very rapid fire
checking the Indians until other troops
came to the rescue.
Emmett, Robert Temple, first lieutenant
9th Cavalry: For distinguished gallantry in
action in a fight with hostile Indians at
Las Animas Canon, n. NJ, September Is,
1879 Resigned April 1, 1891.
Funston, Frederick. brigadier S. neral, T.
S. A: For most distinguished gallantry in
acton at Rio Grande de la Pampanga, Luz
ION, P. l., April 81. 1899 when colonel. 10th
Kansas Volunteer Infantry in crossing the
enabling the general commanding to carry
the enemys intrenChed position on the
north bank OF the river and drive him with
great loss from the important strategic
position of Calumpit. .-- .. ..-..
kephart, James, private. Company c, 1st
Battalion, 18TH Infaptry: For most distin-
guished gallantry in action at V.cksburg
Miss. May 10, 1868, In voluntarily and at
the risk of his life under a severe fire from
the enemy aiding and assisting to the rear
an officer who had been severely wounded
and left on the field. Discharged Septem-
Der ), 1864
Logan. John A. major, SD Infantry, L.
s. V: For most distinguished gaIlantry in
leading his battalion upon the tntrench-
ments Of the enemy at San Jacinto, F. l.,
November IL, 1893. where he fell mortally
wounded. Died same date.
Mills, Albert L. colonel. L. s. A, superin-
tendent United States Military Academy,
and captain. 1st Cavalry: For distinguished
gallantry in action near Santiago de Cuba,
July 1. 1898. when first lieutenant, LIST Cav
airy. and captain, assistant adjutant gen.
eral. U. 8. ", In encouraging those near
him by his bravery and GOODNESS after being
shot through the head and entirely withou.
sight. 80
Porter Horace. brevet brigadier general
L. s. A: For galfantry In action at the bat
tie Of Chfckamauga Ga. September 20,
1863: when captain. ordnance department,
! L. S. A. chief ordnance, officer, Department
| of the Cumberland, and volunteer aid-de-
camp to General Rosecrans, In rahyins
| enough fugitives to hold the ground at a
critical moment when the lines were broken
under heavy fire long enough to facilitate
! the escape of numerous wagon trains and
| batteries.
Sage. William H, captain. sd Infantry
| For volunteering to hold an advanced posi-
| ton near Zapote river, Luzon. p. l., June
IL. 1899. holding it with nine men against a
terrific fire of the enemy, estimated to be
1000 strong. taking a rifle from a wounded
man, cartridges from the belts Of others
| and himself killing five of the enemy, while
With his small squad he reached the COM
| Iany in safety. $40 sE
Stewart, George E. first lieutenant, 18th
United States Infantry. For galfantry IN
plunging into the river Jalone at Passi
Island Of Panay, P. l.. November %: 1899
when second lieutenant, 18th Infantry, and
Iescuing, at the imminent risk Of his life, a
t-soldier from drowning.
Wallace, George W. first lieutenant, 9th
Infantry: For gallantry at Tinuba I.uzon,
F. l.. March 4, 1909. when second lieut. enant
who had been wounded by FfIipinos from
ambush. and assisting him to place OF
safety.
Certificates of Merit.
Bassett, Daniel S.. private Company, F,
21st Infantry: For attempt to save com.
! rade from drowning near San Feline
! Church. and Deposito, Manila province, P
l., June %. 1899 Discharged April 2. 1902
Beyerl. Philip NJ, private, Hospita
| Corps, L. s. A: For saving an insane
! soldier from drowning in Manila bay, P. l.
| November 49, 1899. Discharged February
| II, 1902.
| German, Edward. sergeant, Company D
9th Infantry: For an act of especial cour-
! age in an effort to save comrades from
| drowning at Candida. Luzon; p. l., Man
/ 20. 1899. Discharged July . 1901
kaine, Patrick. first sergeant. Company
D, Sd Infantry: For saving the life of a
| comrade from drowning at the risk Of his
| own life. at Leech Lake. Mimi, June IL
! 1888.
Parker. Jesse E.. private. Hospital Corps
| L. S. A: For brave and faithful conduct
| IN assisting a wounded officer to a pla CO
| of safety while exposed to a severe fire
| at Santiago, Cuba, July 1. 1898, when arti
| ficer. Company D. Oath Infantry
| Settlers. James, private, Company G, 25tl
| Infantry; For saving the life of his com.
| handing officer from drowning at Wine
river Wyo., July 10. 1889, when private
Troop E. 9th Cavalry. Discharged Sep
| TENDER %. 1900.
Sudsburger. Joseph. orderly sergeant, U
| 8. A. (retired): For bravery in action witt