Years of service 1898–1922 Died August 20, 1940 | Name Josephus Cecil | |
Born January 11, 1878New River, Tennessee ( 1878-01-11 ) Battles/wars Spanish–American WarPhilippine–American War Battles and wars | ||
Josephus Samuel Cecil (January 11, 1878 to August 20, 1940) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Philippine–American War.
Cecil joined the Army in July 1898, and retired in July 1922.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, March 7, 1906. Entered Service At: New River, Tenn. Birth: New River, Tenn. Date of Issue: Unknown.
Citation:
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.
References
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