About Josephus S. Cecil
Lived 1878 – 1940 (aged 62). Josephus S. Cecil was an American military officer.
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.
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.
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Who was Josephus S. Cecil?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Josephus S. Cecil born?
Josephus S. Cecil was born on 11 January 1878 in New River.
When did Josephus S. Cecil die?
Josephus S. Cecil died on 20 August 1940.
What was Josephus S. Cecil's occupation?
Josephus S. Cecil was a military officer.
What nationality was Josephus S. Cecil?
Josephus S. Cecil was American.
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