Anthony J. Carson
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| Anthony J. Carson | |
|---|---|
| 23 April 1869- 25 April 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Place of death | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal and later, Sergeant |
| Unit | H Company, 43rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Catubig, Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Anthony J. Carson 23 April 1869- 25 April 1943 was a United States Army Corporal awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. Corporal Carson was awarded the Medal on 4 January 1906 for actions on 15-19 April 1900. His Medal was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt. Carson would later admit that the battle was a defeat.
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CARSON, ANTHONY J. Rank and Organization: Corporal, Company H, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: At Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands, 15-19 April 1900. Entered Service At: Malden, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of Issue: 4 January 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.
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