As early as 1901 the U.S. Army had organized the first Philippine Scouts, whose familiarity with ... McGuire countercharged, emptying his rifle into his assailants and then using it as a club ...

José Nisperos, the first Filipino Medal of Honor recipient, was a member of the U.S. Army Philippine Scouts. Shown here ... emptying his rifle into his assailants and then using it as a club ...

Pvt. José Nisperos, the first Filipino Medal of Honor recipient, was a member of the U.S. Army Philippine Scouts. Shown here are Philippine Scouts at Camp John Hay in the Philippines around 1920.