Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
Ira Clinton Welborn
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
9th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 2, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago, Cuba
Citation
Voluntarily left shelter and went, under fire, to the aid of a private of his company who was wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mico, Jones County, Mississippi
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 21, 1899
- Born: February 13, 1874, Mico, Jones County, MS, United States
- Died: July 13, 1956
- Buried: Biloxi National Cemetery (MH) (12-4-12) , Biloxi, MS, United States
- Location of Medal: West Point Museum (1896 & 1904 designs), West Point, NY