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Harry Bandholtz graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1890. He was cited for gallantry in the Spanish-American War, and then served during the Philippine Insurrection. Following the capture of insurrectionist Emilio Aguinaldo and the defeat of the Filipino forces, he served as governor of Tayabas Province, which is now known as Quezon, in 1902 and 1903, and as assistant chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He also served during World War I where he earned a Distinguished Service Medal, and retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I

    War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Harry Hill Bandholtz, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Bandholtz served in turn as Chief of Staff of the 27th Division, as Commander of the 58th Infantry Brigade, and as Provost Marshal General of the American Expeditionary Forces, in all of which capacities he displayed exceptional ability. His foresight, broad experience, and sound judgment resulted in the efficient reorganization and administration of the important Provost Marshal General’s Department.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898

    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Infantry) Harry Hill Bandholtz, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898.