Louis Gedeon-Washington, D.C.
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 38° 56.664 W 077° 00.636
18S E 325754 N 4312528
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Mount Amia, Cebu, Philippine Islands on February 4, 1900. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section O, Site 25.
Waymark Code: WMY48B
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
Views: 2
He was born on September 19, 1878 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on October 11, 1950 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GEDEON, LOUIS
• Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 19th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Mount Amia, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 4 February 1900
• Entered service at: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Date of issue: 10 March 1902
Citation: Singlehanded, defended his mortally wounded captain from an overwhelming force of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.