John A. Huntsman
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| John A. Huntsman | |
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| Died July 10, 1902 | |
 John A. Huntsman, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Oskaloosa, Iowa, Iowa[1] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company E, 36th Infantry, U.S. Army Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John A. Huntsman (died 1902) was a United States Army Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for action in 1899 during the Philippine-American War.
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[edit] Biography
Huntsman spent part of his childhood farming in Oskaloosa, Iowa.[2] He later enlisted in Kansas’ National Guard.[3] He arrived in Manila during November 1898, serving with the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, which took part in the initial hostilities between Aguinaldo and the U.S. in February 1899.
From April to June 1899, Huntsman served with Major J. Franklin Bell’s scouts. Bell, of the 2nd Division, was an engineer but often served as the unit’s chief scout. After the unit was relieved from active duty in June, Huntsman joined the 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. The Army had offered a $500 bonus to those re-enlisting from state regiments, and the 36th consisted primarily of those recruited in the Philippines. He reached the rank of lieutenant before leaving the military.
Huntsman remained in the Philippines as a construction superintendent. Huntsman died from cholera on July 10, 1902.[2]
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 9 November 1899. Entered service at: Lawrence, Kans. Birth: Oskaloosa County, Iowa. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
- For distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.[4]
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- John A. Huntsman, Medal of Honor recipient. Medal of Honor Citation. United States Army.
- John A. Huntsman, Home of Heroes. Home of Heroes.
- John A. Huntsman, Medal of Honor. Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes. State of Iowa.
