Matthew A. Batson

1866 – 1917

Matthew A. Batson served the U.S. Army. Matthew was 50 years old.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

26 July 1899 · At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands · First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry.

Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 26, 1899 · At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands · First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry.

Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 2

Grave 3604-WS

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