Anthony J. Carson
Anthony J. Carson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1869 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | April 25, 1943 (aged 74) Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1899 - 1901 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | H Company, 43rd U. S. Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Anthony J. Carson (April 23, 1869 – April 25, 1943) was a United States Army Corporal who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. Carson was awarded the Medal on January 4, 1906, for actions on April 15–19, 1900. His medal was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt. Carson would later admit that the battle was a defeat.[citation needed]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and Organization: Corporal, Company H, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: At Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands, April 15–19, 1900. Entered Service At: Malden, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of Issue: January 4, 1906.
Citation:
Assumed command of a detachment of the company which had survived an overwhelming attack of the enemy, and by his bravery and untiring efforts and the exercise of extraordinary good judgment in the handling of his men successfully withstood for 2 days the attacks of a large force of the enemy, thereby saving the lives of the survivors and protecting the wounded until relief came.[1]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Anthony J. Carson, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
References[edit]
- "Anthony J. Carson, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "Congressional Medal of Honor awarded by Theodore Roosevelt". Theodore Roosevelt website. Archived from the original on March 23, 2007. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- "Tingog Katawhan! Kontra sa Diktadurang Arroyo: Samar history: The Battle of Catubig". blogspot.comSamar History. 30 August 2006. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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