About John C. Wetherby
Lived 1880 – 1899 (aged 19). John C. Wetherby was an American military personnel.
John C. Wetherby (July 2, 1880 – November 29, 1899) was a private in the United States Army and a posthumous Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Wetherby joined the army from Indianapolis in October 1898.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Imus, Luzon, Philippine Islands, November 20, 1899. Entered service at: Martinsville, Ind. Birth: Morgan County, Ind. Date of issue: April 25, 1902.
Citation:
While carrying important orders on the battlefield, was desperately wounded and, being unable to walk, crawled far enough to deliver his orders.
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Who was John C. Wetherby?
Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
When was John C. Wetherby born?
John C. Wetherby was born on 2 July 1880 in Morgan County.
When did John C. Wetherby die?
John C. Wetherby died on 29 November 1899.
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John C. Wetherby was a military personnel.
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John C. Wetherby was American.
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