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He was born and entered service at Rye Cove, Virginia. He died January 19, 1946 and is buried in Highland Cemetery Rogersville, Tennessee.
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James Robert Gillenwater
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Born
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Died
January 19, 1946 (aged 74) -
Nationality
United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 3, 1899. Entered service at: Rye Cove, Va. Birth: Rye Cove Va. Date of issue: March 1, 1902. Citation: While on a scout drove off a superior force of insurgents and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 3, 1899. Entered service at: Rye Cove, Va. Birth: Rye Cove Va. Date of issue: March 1, 1902. Citation: While on a scout drove off a superior force of insurgents and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded.