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Frank C. High
| Frank Charles High | |
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| June 7 1875- 13 December 1966 | |
 Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Yolo County, California |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, Company G, 2nd Oregon Volunteers |
Frank Charles High (7 June 1875 Dunningham, California -13 December 1966 Oregon) was a United States Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. Private High was one of thirteen members of Young's Scouts awarded the Medal of Honor for actions between 13 and 16 May 1899.
Medal of Honor
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company G, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899. Entered Service At: Picard, Calif. Birth: Yolo County, California, Calif. Date of Issue: Unknown.
Citation:
- With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
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