John C. Wetherby-Mahalasville, IN
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 20.130 W 086° 23.496
16S E 552432 N 4354184
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Imus, Luzon, Philippine Islands on November 20, 1899. He was killed in action. He is buried in Taylor Cemetery aka Frye Cemetery, Mahalasville, IN.
Waymark Code: WMY5XY
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
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He was born on July 2, 1880 in Morgan County, IN and died on November 29 1899 in the Philippines. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WETHERBY, JOHN C.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 4th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near Imus, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 20 November 1899
• Entered service at: Martinsville, Ind.
• Date of issue: 25 April 1902
Citation: While carrying important orders on the battlefield, was desperately wounded and, being unable to walk, crawled far enough to deliver his orders.
Armed Service: Army
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