Loyd Wheaton
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Loyd Wheaton was a United States
general who fought in the Philippine-American War
and in the Union Army
during the American Civil War
.
army during the American Civil War
. He received the Medal of Honor
for his actions at the Battle of Fort Blakely
on April 9, 1865; however, the medal was not presented until January 16, 1894.
Wheaton was appointed brigadier general
of volunteers at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War
and placed in command of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, VII Corps stationed in Miami
. The corps did sail to Cuba
but the fighting was already over and his brigade was involved only in the occupation forces.
He was then sent to the Philippines
, where he was placed in command of a Provisional Brigade in the U.S. VIII Corps
during the Philippine-American War
. He led his brigade during the Pasig River expedition, Malolos Campaign and at the Battle of Zapote River. He then assumed command of the 1st Brigade, U.S. 2nd Division, VIII Corps during the Northern Offensive where his troops defeated a Filipino force at the Battle of San Jacinto (1899)
and linked with the U.S 1st Division under Arthur MacArthur
at Dagupan
. He commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, VIII Corps during the second Cavite Expedition.
He commanded the Department of Northern Luzon during the second phase of the war. He was General Frederick Funston
's immediate superior and authorized Funston's expedition to capture Emilio Aguinaldo
. He was appointed Major General
of volunteers in 1900.
Citation:
United States
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general who fought in the Philippine-American War
Philippine-American War
The Philippine–American War, also known as the Philippine War of Independence or the Philippine Insurrection , was an armed conflict between a group of Filipino revolutionaries and the United States which arose from the struggle of the First Philippine Republic to gain independence following...
and in the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
.
Biography
Wheaton was born in Pennfield, Michigan. He served in the UnionUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
army during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. He received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for his actions at the Battle of Fort Blakely
Battle of Fort Blakely
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on April 9, 1865; however, the medal was not presented until January 16, 1894.
Wheaton was appointed brigadier general
Brigadier general (United States)
A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed...
of volunteers at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence...
and placed in command of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, VII Corps stationed in Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
. The corps did sail to Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
but the fighting was already over and his brigade was involved only in the occupation forces.
He was then sent to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, where he was placed in command of a Provisional Brigade in the U.S. VIII Corps
VIII Corps (PE)
The VIII Corps was formed on June 21, 1898 to provide a ground contingent to exploit Admiral Dewey's success in defeating the Spanish fleet in Manila harbor...
during the Philippine-American War
Philippine-American War
The Philippine–American War, also known as the Philippine War of Independence or the Philippine Insurrection , was an armed conflict between a group of Filipino revolutionaries and the United States which arose from the struggle of the First Philippine Republic to gain independence following...
. He led his brigade during the Pasig River expedition, Malolos Campaign and at the Battle of Zapote River. He then assumed command of the 1st Brigade, U.S. 2nd Division, VIII Corps during the Northern Offensive where his troops defeated a Filipino force at the Battle of San Jacinto (1899)
Battle of San Jacinto (1899)
For the battle during the Texas Revolution see: Battle of San JacintoThe Battle of San Jacinto was a battle during the Philippine-American War fought on November 11, 1899, in San Jacinto, Pangasinan, Philippines, between the Filipinos and the United States.-Background:During the fall of 1899,...
and linked with the U.S 1st Division under Arthur MacArthur
Arthur MacArthur, Jr.
Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur, Jr. , was a United States Army General. He became the military Governor-General of the American-occupied Philippines in 1900 but his term ended a year later due to clashes with the civilian governor, future President William Howard Taft...
at Dagupan
Dagupan
The City of Dagupan is a 1st class city in the Philippines. It is an independent component city of the province of Pangasinan. According to the latest census, Dagupan City has a population of 149,554 people in 25,921 households. Located on Lingayen Gulf on the island of Luzon, Dagupan is the...
. He commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, VIII Corps during the second Cavite Expedition.
He commanded the Department of Northern Luzon during the second phase of the war. He was General Frederick Funston
Frederick Funston
Frederick N. Funston also known as Fred Funston, was a General in the United States Army, best known for his role in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War...
's immediate superior and authorized Funston's expedition to capture Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. He played an instrumental role during the Philippines' revolution against Spain, and the subsequent Philippine-American War or War of Philippine Independence that resisted American occupation...
. He was appointed Major General
Major general (United States)
In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...
of volunteers in 1900.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 8th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865. Entered service at: Illinois. Born: July 15, 1838, Calhoun County, Mich. Date of issue: January 16, 1894.Citation:
Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z