500 80 Date 14 May 1900 | 38 Killed 2 Killed; 3 Wounded Result American victory | |
Location Cagayan de Oro, Philippines Similar Battle of Paete, Philippine–American War, Battle of Santo Tomas, Siege of Catubig, Battle of Santa Cruz | ||
Battle of Agusan Hill, May 14, 1900. Capt. Walter B. Elliott, CO of Company I, 40th Infantry Regiment USV, with 80 men proceeded to the village of Agusan, about 16 kilometers west of Cagayan de Misamis town proper, to dislodge about 500 guerillas who were entrenched on a hill with 200 rifles and shotguns. The attack was successful; 2 Americans were killed and 3 wounded; the Filipinos suffered 38 killed, including their commander, Capt. Vicente Roa. The Americans also captured 35 Remington rifles
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