Robert Galbraith was a United States Navy Gunner"s Mate, 3rd class received the Medal of Honor for actions on 12–13 September 1899 during the Philippine-American War.
Career
Gunner"s Mate Galbraith is buried in the Long Island National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 February 1880, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 531, 21 November 1900.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 February 1880, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 531, 21 November 1900.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.