Anthony J. Carson-Mattapan, MA
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands on April 15-19, 1900. He is buried in New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan in Section 20A, Grave 2651.
Waymark Code: WMY41Q
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2018
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He was born on April 23, 1869 in Boston, MA and died on April 25, 1943 in Boston, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CARSON, ANTHONY J.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: At Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands, 15-19 April 1900
• Entered service at: Malden, Mass.
• Date of issue: 4 January 1906
Citation: Assumed command of a detachment of the company which had survived an overwhelming attack of the enemy, and by his bravery and untiring efforts and the exercise of extraordinary good judgment in the handling of his men successfully withstood for 2 days the attacks of a large force of the enemy, thereby saving the lives of the survivors and protecting the wounded until relief came.
Armed Service: Army
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