John C. Wetherby

John C. Wetherby
Born (1880-07-02)July 2, 1880
Morgan County, Indiana
Died November 29, 1899(1899-11-29) (aged 19)
Place of burial Mahalasville, Indiana
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Company L, 4th U.S Infantry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

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.

See also

References

  • ""WETHERBY, JOHN C." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
  • "John C. Wetherby". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  • "John C. Wetherby". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-06-21.


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