Seth L. Weld

Seth Lathrop Weld
Born (1879-02-19)February 19, 1879
Sandy Hook, Maryland
Died December 20, 1958(1958-12-20) (aged 79)
Place of burial Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1899 - 1933
Rank Colonel
Unit Company L, 8th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Seth Lathrop Weld (February 19, 1879 – December 20, 1958) was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

Weld joined the Army from Altamont, Tennessee in April 1899, and retired with the rank of Colonel in September 1933. [1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At La Paz, Leyte, Philippine Islands, December 5, 1906. Entered service at: Altamont, Tennessee. Birth: Sandy Hook, Maryland. Date of issue: October 20, 1908.

Citation:

With his right arm cut open with a bolo, went to the assistance of a wounded constabulary officer and a fellow soldier who were surrounded by about 40 Pulajanes, and, using his disabled rifle as a club, beat back the assailants and rescued his party.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Official Army Register, 1940
  • ""WELD, SETH L." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
  • "Seth L. Weld". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  • "Seth L. Weld". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 7, 2010.


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