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Arthur H. Wilson

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Arthur Harrison Wilson
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit6th U.S. Cavalry
Battles / warsPhilippine-American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Arthur Harrison Wilson (1881–1953) was an Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, July 4, 1909. Entered service at: Springfield, Ill. Birth: 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.

See also

References

  • ""ARTHUR H. WILSON"". Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-23.

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