Name John Wetherby Awards Medal of Honor Service/branch United States Army | Died November 29, 1899 Battles and wars Philippine–American War Rank Private | |
Born July 2, 1880
Morgan County, Indiana ( 1880-07-02 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Philippine-American War Place of burial Mahalasville, Indiana, United States | ||
John C. Wetherby (July 2, 1880 – November 29, 1899) was an Private in the United States Army and a posthumous Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Imus, Luzon, Philippine Islands, November 20, 1899. Entered service at: Martinsville, Ind. Birth: Morgan County, Ind. Date of issue: April 25, 1902.
Citation:
While carrying important orders on the battlefield, was desperately wounded and, being unable to walk, crawled far enough to deliver his orders.
References
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