Arthur H. Wilson

Arthur Harrison Wilson
Born August 17, 1881(1881-08-17)
Springfield, Illinois
Died December 15, 1953(1953-12-15) (aged 72)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1904 - 1942
Rank Colonel
Unit 6th U.S. Cavalry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Arthur Harrison Wilson (1881–1953) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War. He graduated from West Point in 1904.

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Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, July 4, 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.[1]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "ARTHUR H. WILSON". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html. Retrieved April 23, 2008. 

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