Edward H. Gibson

Edward Herrick Gibson[1] (July 4, 1872 – April 25, 1942) was a United States Army Sergeant received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. He was awarded the Medal for the same action as Corporal Antoine Gaujot. The Medal was received for actions on December 19, 1899, at the Battle of Paye near Mateo during the Philippine–American War. Gibson is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.[2]

Edward H. Gibson
Gibson's headstone at Golden Gate National Cemetery
Birth nameEdward Herrick Gibson
Born(1872-07-04)July 4, 1872
Boston, Massachusetts, US
DiedApril 25, 1942(1942-04-25) (aged 69)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1899–1901
RankSergeant
Unit27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
AwardsMedal of Honor

Gibson enlisted in the Army in July 1899, and was discharged in April 1901.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, December 19, 1899. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.

Citation:

Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.

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References

  • "Medal of Honor recipients". Archived from the original on June 7, 1997. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
  • "Cemeteries – Golden Gate National Cemetery – Burial & Memorials". Retrieved September 29, 2010.


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