Matthew A. Batson-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.764 W 077° 04.344
18S E 320234 N 4305434
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands on July 26, 1899. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3604-WS.
Waymark Code: WMY3Q5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2018
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He was born on April 24, 1866 in Anna, IL and died on January 13, 1917 in Wheeling WV. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BATSON, MATTHEW A.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 26 July 1899
• Entered service at: Carbondale, Ill.
• Date of issue: 8 March 1902
Citation: Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Armed Service: Army
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