Birth name Edward Herrick Gibson Died April 25, 1942 Years of service 1899–1901 Awards Medal of Honor | Rank Sergeant Name Edward Gibson | |
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Born July 4, 1872
Boston Massachusetts ( 1872-07-04 ) Place of burial Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, California Allegiance United States of America Unit 27th Infantry Regiment, United States Volunteers | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Edward Herrick Gibson (July 4, 1872 – April 25, 1942) was a United States Army Sergeant received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. He was awarded the Medal for the same action as Corporal Antoine Gaujot. The Medal was received for actions on December 19, 1899 at the Battle of Paye near Mateo during the Philippine-American War. Gibson is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.
Gibson enlisted in the Army in July 1899, and was discharged in April 1901.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, December 19, 1899. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.