Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
Arthur Harrison Wilson
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 4, 1909
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Patian Island, Philippine Islands
Citation
While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily and 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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 23, 1912
The White House by President William H. Taft - Born: August 17, 1881, Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, United States
- Died: December 15, 1953, Port Isabel, TX, United States
- Buried: Oak Ridge Cemetery (PM) (7-264) , Springfield, IL, United States