Josephus S. Cecil

1878 – 1940

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Josephus S. Cecil served the U.S. Army. Josephus was 62 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

7 March 1906 · At Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands · First Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry.

While at the head of the column about to assault the first cotta under a superior fire at short range personally carried to a sheltered position a wounded man and the body of one who was killed beside him.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army March 7, 1906 · At Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands · First Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 6

Grave 5718

In Our Keeping

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