John Hugh Catherwood-Springfield, IL
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 50.004 W 089° 33.300
16S E 281363 N 4412390
Action Against Outlaws, Philippines 1911 Medal of Honor Recipient for action as he was attached to the USS Pampang, in the capture of Mundang on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands on September 24, 1911. He is buried in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL in Section F, Site 1.
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Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2018
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He was born on August 7, 1888 in Springfield, IL and died on November 18, 1930 in Randolph County, IL. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CATHERWOOD, JOHN HUGH
• Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Illinois
• G.O. No.: 138, 13 December 1911
Citation: While attached to the U.S.S. Pampang, Catherwood was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands, on the morning of 24 September 1911. Advancing with the scout party to reconnoiter a group of nipa huts close to the trail, Catherwood unhesitatingly entered the open area before the huts, where his party was suddenly taken under point-blank fire and charged by approximately 20 enemy Moros coming out from inside the native huts and from other concealed positions. Struck down almost instantly by the outlaws' deadly fire, Catherwood, although unable to rise, rallied to the defense of his leader and fought desperately to beat off the hostile attack. By his valiant effort under fire and in the face of great odds, Catherwood contributed materially toward the destruction and rout of the enemy.
Armed Service: Navy
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