Seth Weld

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Philippine Insurrection
Organization: U.S. Army

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