Seth L. Weld

Seth Lathrop Weld (February 19, 1879 – December 20, 1958) was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.

Seth Lathrop Weld
Born	(1879-02-19)February 19, 1879 Sandy Hook, Maryland
Died	December 20, 1958(1958-12-20) (aged 79) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.[1]
Place of burial	Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1899–1933
Rank	Colonel
Unit	Company L, 8th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Weld joined the Army from Altamont, Tennessee, in April 1899, and retired with the rank of colonel in September 1933.^[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At La Paz, Leyte, Philippine Islands, December 5, 1906. Entered service at: Altamont, Tennessee. Birth: Sandy Hook, Maryland. Date of issue: October 20, 1908.

Citation:

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.

See also

• Biography portal

• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients