The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) William Edward Birkhimer, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 13 May 1899, while serving with 3d Artillery, in action at San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With 12 men Captain Birkhimer charged and routed 300 of the enemy.