b. 19/02/1879 Sandy Hook, Maryland. d. 20/12/1958 San Antonio, Texas.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 05/12/1906 La Paz, Philippines.
Weld joined the Army from Altamont, Tennessee in April 1899, and retired with the rank of Colonel in September 1933.
MOH CITATIONS:
With his right arm cut open with a bolo, went to the assistance of a wounded constabulary officer and a fellow soldier who were surrounded by about 40 Pulajanes, and, using his disabled rifle as a club, beat back the assailants and rescued his party.
BURIAL LOCATION: FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Section AH, Grave 189
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