Edward H. Gibson
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| Edward H. Gibson | |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Boston Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | M Company, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward H. Gibson was a United States Army sergeant awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. He was awarded the Medal for the same action as Corporal Antoine Gaujot. Sergeant Gibson is buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetry, San Bruno San Mateo California California.
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GIBSON, EDWARD H. Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, 19 December 1899. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown. Citation: Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe
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