Anthony J. Carson

Anthony J. Carson (April 23, 1869 – April 25, 1943) was a United States Army Corporal who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. Carson was awarded the Medal on January 4, 1906, for actions on April 15–19, 1900. His medal was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt. Carson would later admit that the battle was a defeat.

Anthony J. Carson
Born	(1869-04-23)April 23, 1869 Boston, Massachusetts, US
Died	April 25, 1943(1943-04-25) (aged 74) Boston, Massachusetts, US
Place of burial	Mattapan, Massachusetts
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1899 - 1901
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	H Company, 43rd U. S. Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Corporal, Company H, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: At Catubig, Samar, Philippine Islands, April 15–19, 1900. Entered Service At: Malden, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of Issue: January 4, 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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

References

• "Anthony J. Carson, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
• "Congressional Medal of Honor awarded by Theodore Roosevelt". Theodore Roosevelt website. Archived from the original on March 23, 2007. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
• "Tingog Katawhan! Kontra sa Diktadurang Arroyo: Samar history: The Battle of Catubig". blogspot.comSamar History. 30 August 2006. Retrieved September 29, 2010.