Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Marine Corps
Thomas Francis Prendergast
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 5, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Philippine Islands
Citation
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle, while with the 8th Army Corps on 25, 27, 29 March, and 5 April 1899.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 19, 1901
- Born: April 2, 1871, Waterford, Ireland
- Died: April 26, 1913, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Greenwood Cemetery (J), Philadelphia, PA, United States