Matthew Arlington Batson
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| Matthew Arlington Batson | |
|---|---|
| (April 24, 1866- January 13, 1917) | |
| Place of birth | Anna Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Years of service | (1888-1902) |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant later Captain |
| Unit | 4th United States Cavalry brigade,United States Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Matthew Arlington Batson was a United States Army Officer who awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. 1st Lieutenant Batson was awarded the medal for swimming the San Juan River under enemy fire. He later obtained the rank of Captain. He was awarded his medal alongside Captain Hugh J. McGarth who performed the same feat.
[edit] Millitary Record
Batson joined the 2nd United States Cavalry on 9 April 1888 and was promoted seccesively from Private to his final rank of Captain. He retired as a brevet Major of volunteers and a Regular Army Captain in 1901. He died in 1917.
[edit] Citation
Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
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