John C. Wetherby Explained

John C. Wetherby
Birth Date:2 July 1880
Birth Place:Morgan County, Indiana
Death Place:Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Placeofburial:Mahalasville, Indiana
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1898–1899
Rank:Private
Unit:Company L, 4th U.S Infantry
Battles:Philippine–American War
Awards:Medal of Honor

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.[1]

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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  1. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798–1914