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U.S. Army
Wilson, Arthur Harrison
Wilson, Arthur Harrison
ConflictPhilippine War
RankColonel
Year of Action1909
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry
HometownSpringfield, Illinois
Citation

While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily with the assistance of an enlisted man, carried the rope forward and fastened it, being all the time under heavy fire of the enemy at short range.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1909

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