Arthur H. Wilson
(1881-1953)
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor recipient
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Arthur Harrison Wilson (1881–1953) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine Insurrection. Originally a member of the West Point class of 1903, he was held back a year and graduated in 1904. He was the captain of the world champion West Point Polo Team, and served a long career in the Cavalry. He was a full colonel and commander of Fort Brown, Texas, when he retired in 1942 after almost 40 years service. He lived the remaining 11 years of his life in retirement at Brownsville, Texas. He died of cardiac failure while duck hunting, one of his favorite sports.
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17 August 1881 Springfield, Illinois
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| Died |
15 December 1953 (aged 72) Brownsville, Texas
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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