WILSON, ARTHUR H.
Rank and Organization: Second Lieutenant, 6th
U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, 4 July 1909. Entered
Service At: Springfield, Ill. Birth: Springfield, Ill. Date of Issue:
Unknown.
Citation:
While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being
necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily with the
assistance of an enlisted man, carried the rope forward and fastened it, being all the
time under heavy fire of the enemy at short range .
