John C. Wetherby
John C. Wetherby (July 2, 1880 – November 29, 1899) was a Private in the United States Army and a posthumous Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
John C. Wetherby | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1880 Morgan County, Indiana |
| Died | November 29, 1899 (aged 19) Imus, Cavite, Philippines |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company L, 4th U.S Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Wetherby joined the army from Indianapolis in October 1898.[1]
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
- Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
- ""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.
External links
- "John C. Wetherby". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
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