Louis Gedeon
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Louis Gedeon | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1878 |
| Died | October 11, 1950 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company G, 19th Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | Philippine American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Louis Gedeon (1878–1950) was a United States Army private who received the Medal of Honor on February 4, 1900. During the Philippine–American War.
Gedeon joined the army from his birthplace in February 1899.[1] He later obtained the rank of sergeant.
In later life, Gedeon lived in the Scott Building at the U.S. Soldiers Home.[2][3] After his death in Washington, D.C. at the age of 72 in 1950, he was interred at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery.[4][5]
Rank and Organization: Private, Company G, 19th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Mount Amia, Cebu, Philippine Islands, February 4, 1900. Entered Service At: Pittsburgh, Pa. Birth: Pittsburgh, Pa. Date of Issue: March 10, 1902.
Citation:
Singlehanded, defended his mortally wounded captain from an overwhelming force of the enemy.[6]
