Josephus S. Cecil

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Josephus Samuel Cecil
Born (1878-01-11)January 11, 1878
New River, Tennessee
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Place of burial
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

  1. Official Army Register for 1940
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References

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  • Arlington National Cemetery
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