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William P. Maclay (Medal of Honor)

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William P. Maclay (Medal of Honor)
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William Palmer Maclay (1877July 31, 1943) was a United States Army private received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.

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He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 7, Lot 9008-F.[1]

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Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Hilongas, Leyte, Philippine Islands, May 6, 1900. Entered service at: Altoona, Pa. Birth: Spruce Creek, Pa. Date of issue: March 11, 1902.

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Charged an occupied bastion, saving the life of an officer in a hand-to-hand combat and destroying the enemy.[2]

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