Josephus S. Cecil
| Josephus Samuel Cecil | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 11, 1878 New River, Tennessee |
| Died | August 20, 1940 (aged 62) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1922 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 19th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Spanish–American War Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Josephus Samuel Cecil (January 11, 1878 to August 20, 1940) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Philippine–American War.
Cecil joined the Army in July 1898, and retired in July 1922.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, March 7, 1906. Entered Service At: New River, Tenn. Birth: New River, Tenn. Date of Issue: Unknown.
Citation:
While at the head of the column about to assault the first cotta under a superior fire at short range personally carried to a sheltered position a wounded man and the body of one who was killed beside him.[2]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Official Army Register for 1940
- ↑ "Josephus S. Cecil, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
References
- "Josephus S. Cecil". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- Arlington National Cemetery
- "Josephus S. Cecil, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
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