Edward H. Gibson-San Bruno, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 38.064 W 122° 25.716
10S E 550415 N 4165405
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at San Mateo, Philippine Islands on December 19, 1899. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA in Section L, Site 7791.
Waymark Code: WMY48D
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
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He was born on July 4, 1867 in Boston, MA and died on April 25, 1942 in Alameda County, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GIBSON, EDWARD H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, 19 December 1899
• Entered service at: Boston, Mass.
• Date of issue: Unknown
Citation: Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.
Armed Service: Army
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