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Roger I. Keller |
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Engagements: • Spanish-American War (1898)• Philippine-American War (1899 - 1902) |
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Biography: | ||||
Roger I. Keller 1st Sergeant, U. S. Army Silver Star Awarded the Silver Star citation posthumously as cited by the War Dept. Oct. 1, 1929 for gallantry in action in the pursuit of superior forces of the enemy under the Insurgent General Tinio, in Northern Luzon, P.I. Dec. 4-18, 1899, through a most dangerous and difficult country, through hardships and exposure, thereby forcing the enemy to liberate twenty-two American prisoners held by him, Dec. 18, 1899. |
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Texas Exceptional Gallantry |
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Honoree ID: 318424 | Created by: drjones46 |