John A. Huntsman

Infobox Military Person
name= John A. Huntsman
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died= death date|1902|7|10
placeofbirth= Oskaloosa, Iowa, IowaSergeant John A. Huntsman profile, "Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes".]
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allegiance= United States of America
branch=United States Army
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rank= Lieutenant
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unit= Company E, 36th Infantry, U.S. Army Volunteers
battles= Philippine-American War
awards= Medal of Honor
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John A. Huntsman (died July 10, 1902) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for action in 1899 during the Philippine-American War.

Biography

Huntsman spent part of his childhood farming in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Huntsman's Biography, "Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes".] He later enlisted in Kansas’ National Guard.Huntsman's Service Record, "Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes".] He arrived in Manila during November 1898, serving with the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, which took part in the initial hostilities between Aguinaldo and the U.S. in February 1899.

From April to June 1899, Huntsman served with Major J. Franklin Bell’s scouts. Bell, of the 2nd Division, was an engineer but often served as the unit’s chief scout. After the unit was relieved from active duty in June, Huntsman joined the 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. The Army had offered a $500 bonus to those re-enlisting from state regiments, and the 36th consisted primarily of those recruited in the Philippines. He reached the rank of lieutenant before leaving the military.

Huntsman remained in the Philippines as a construction superintendent. Huntsman died from cholera on July 10, 1902.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands, November 9, 1899. Entered service at: Lawrence, Kans. Birth: Oskaloosa County, Iowa. Date of issue: Unknown.

Citation::For distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.cite web
title =John A. Huntsman, Medal of Honor recipient
work =Medal of Honor Citation
publisher = United States Army
date =
url = http://www.army.mil/cmh/html/moh/philippine.html]

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients

Notes

References

*cite web
title =John A. Huntsman, Medal of Honor recipient
work =Medal of Honor Citation
publisher = United States Army
date =
url = http://www.army.mil/cmh/html/moh/philippine.html
*cite web
title = John A. Huntsman, Home of Heroes
work =Home of Heroes
publisher =
date =
url = http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/pi_huntsman.html
*cite web
title = John A. Huntsman, Medal of Honor
work = Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes
publisher = State of Iowa
date =
url = http://www.state.ia.us/government/dca/shsi/museum/exhibits/medal-of-honor/huntsman_john_paw/index.htm

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