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TAPS
Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night. |

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BORN:
January 12, 1867 at Kingston upon Hull, England
Entered Service in the US
Marine Corps from California
Earned
The Medal of Honor During the Samoan Campaign For heroism on
April 01, 1899 at Samoa
DIED: October
04, 1918 at the age of 51
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On April 1,
1899, Marines from the U.S.S. Philadelphia went ashore at Samoa
in the Philippine Islands, with Royal Marines from two British
ships, to intervene in a dispute between two tribal leaders over
succession to the Samoan throne. The Marines were ambushed, and
Private Henry Hulbert was one of three Marines and one Navy
Gunner's Mate to earn Medals of Honor for their heroism in the
engagement precipitating withdrawal of the unit. Private Hulbert
was cited for "distinguished conduct in the presence of the
enemy."
Others earning Medals of Honor in this action were: (Navy)
Gunner's Mate First Class Frederick Fisher; (USMC) Sergeant
Bruno Forsterer and Sergeant Michael McNally.
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