Arthur H. Wilson

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Arthur H. Wilson
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Arthur H. Wilson, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth Springfield, Illinois
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Unit 6th U.S. Cavalry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Arthur H. Wilson was an Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, 4 July 1909. Entered service at: Springfield, Ill. Birth: Springfield, Ill. Date of issue: Unknown.

Citation:

While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily with the assistance of an enlisted man, carried the rope forward and fastened it, being all the time under heavy fire of the enemy at short range.

[edit] See also

United States Army Portal

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Persondata
NAME Arthur H. Wilson
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH Springfield, Illinois
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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