Louis C. Mosher | |
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Born | Westport, Massachusetts, US | April 26, 1880
Died | September 29, 1958 | (aged 78)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1901–1933 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Philippine Scouts |
Battles/wars |
Philippine–American War * Battle of Bud Bagsak |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Louis Clinton Mosher (April 26, 1880 – September 29, 1958) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War. [1]
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Philippine Scouts. Place and date: At Gagsak Mountain, Jolo, Philippine Islands, June 11, 1913. Entered service at: Brockton, Mass. Birth: Westport, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
Voluntarily entered a cleared space within about 20 yards of the Moro trenches under a furious fire from them and carried a wounded soldier of his company to safety at the risk of his own life.
Louis C. Mosher | |
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Born | Westport, Massachusetts, US | April 26, 1880
Died | September 29, 1958 | (aged 78)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1901–1933 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Philippine Scouts |
Battles/wars |
Philippine–American War * Battle of Bud Bagsak |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Louis Clinton Mosher (April 26, 1880 – September 29, 1958) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War. [1]
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Philippine Scouts. Place and date: At Gagsak Mountain, Jolo, Philippine Islands, June 11, 1913. Entered service at: Brockton, Mass. Birth: Westport, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
Voluntarily entered a cleared space within about 20 yards of the Moro trenches under a furious fire from them and carried a wounded soldier of his company to safety at the risk of his own life.