Arthur H. Wilson-Springfield, IL
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 49.626 W 089° 39.414
16S E 272622 N 4411945
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Patian Island, Philippine Islands on July 4, 1909. He is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL in Section 7, Lot 264.
Waymark Code: WMY5Y1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
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He was born on August 17, 1879 in Springfield, IL and died on December 15, 1953 in Laguna Vista, TX. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILSON, ARTHUR H.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, 4 July 1909
• Entered service at: Springfield, Ill.
• Date of issue: Unknown
Citation: While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily with the assistance of an enlisted man, carried the rope forward and fastened it, being all the time under heavy fire of the enemy at short range.
Armed Service: Army
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