Seth L. Weld
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| Seth L. Weld | |
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 Seth L. Weld, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Sandy Hook, [Maryland]] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company L, 8th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Seth L. Weld was an Corporal in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At La Paz, Leyte, Philippine Islands, 5 December 1906. Entered service at: Altamont, Tenn. Birth: Sandy Hook, Md. Date of issue: 20 October 1908.
Citation:
- With his right arm cut open with a bolo, went to the assistance of a wounded constabulary officer and a fellow soldier who were surrounded by about 40 Pulajanes, and, using his disabled rifle as a club, beat back the assailants and rescued his party.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "WELD, SETH L." entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
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| NAME | Seth L. Weld |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sandy Hook, [Maryland]] |
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