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Authur H. Wilson

Second Lieutenant
1881 – 1953
Medal of Honor - Army

Second Lieutenant Authur H. Wilson served the U.S. Army. Authur was 72 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Second Lieutenant
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
4 July 1909 · At Patian Island, Philippine Islands · Second Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

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.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 4, 1909 · At Patian Island, Philippine Islands · Second Lieutenant, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
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.
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Medal of Honor - Army

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