Anthony J. Carson

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.

Anthony J. Carson
Born(1869-04-23)April 23, 1869
Boston, Massachusetts, US
DiedApril 25, 1943(1943-04-25) (aged 74)
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Place of burial
Mattapan, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1899 - 1901
RankSergeant
UnitH Company, 43rd U. S. Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

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

Notes
  1. "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.

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