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Surnames: Carson
Classification: Military
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Source:
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm
CARSON, ANTHONY J.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date:
At Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands, 15-19 April 1900. Entered service at: Malden, Mass.
Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 4 January 1906. Citation: Assumed command of a
detachment of the company which had survived an overwhelming attack of the enemy, and by
his bravery and untiring efforts and the exercise of extraordinary good judgment in the
handling of his men successfully withstood for 2 days the attacks of a large force of the
enemy, thereby saving the lives of the survivors and protecting the wounded until relief
came.
BURIAL INFORMATION
Location: Mattapan, Massachusetts
Cemetery: New Calvary Cemetery
Born: 1869 Boston, MA
Died: 1943
Additional Information and cemetery monument photo:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_af/carson_anthony_ma....
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information that may be useful.
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