| Seth Lathrop Weld | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1879 Sandy Hook, Maryland |
| Died | December 20, 1958 (aged 79) |
| Place of burial | San Antonio, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1899 - 1933 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Company L, 8th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Seth Lathrop Weld (February 19, 1879 – December 20, 1958) was an corporal in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
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Rank and organization: Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At La Paz, Leyte, Philippine Islands, December 5, 1906. Entered service at: Altamont, Tenn. Birth: Sandy Hook, Md. Date of issue: October 20, 1908.
Citation:
With his right arm cut open with a bolo, went to the assistance of a wounded constabulary officer and a fellow soldier who were surrounded by about 40 Pulajanes, and, using his disabled rifle as a club, beat back the assailants and rescued his party.