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(1880-07-02)July 2, 1880
Morgan County, Indiana
DiedNovember 29, 1899(1899-11-29) (aged 19)
Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898–1899
RankPrivate
UnitCompany L, 4th U.S Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal 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.

See also

References

  1. 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. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-27.


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