Cpt. George W. Biegler performed the actions that resulted in his winning the Congressional of Honor. His award stated:
With but 19 men resisted and at close quarters defeated 300 of the enemy.
This on Luzon.
Biegler was serving in the 28th Infantry U.S. Volunteers at the time and went on to received a commission in the Regular Army, apparently in the cavalry branch. He later served in the Mexican Border War and World War One. He died in 1929 at age 59 after having reached the rank of Lt. Col.
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