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 Louis Clinton Mosher - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 48.086 W 122° 27.815
10S E 547222 N 4183919
Louis Clinton Mosher (April 26, 1880 – September 29, 1958) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Waymark Code: WMX26Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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Louis Clinton Mosher
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Louis Clinton Mosher (April 26, 1880 – September 29, 1958) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
He died September 29, 1958 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in section NA, grave 1408.
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This headstone is located in Section NA, Grave 1408.
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Mosher's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Philippine Scouts. Place and date: At Gagsak Mountain, Jolo, Philippine Islands, June 11, 1913. Entered service at: Brockton, Mass. Birth: Westport, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
Voluntarily entered a cleared space within about 20 yards of the Moro trenches under a furious fire from them and carried a wounded soldier of his company to safety at the risk of his own life.
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Armed Service: Army
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