Edward Herrick Gibson (July 4, 1872 â April 25, 1942) was a United States Army Sergeant received the Medal of Honor for actions during the PhilippineâÂÂAmerican War. He was awarded the Medal for the same action as Corporal Antoine Gaujot. The Medal was received for actions on December 19, 1899, at the Battle of Paye near Mateo during the PhilippineâÂÂAmerican War. Gibson is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.
Gibson enlisted in the Army in July 1899, and was discharged in April 1901.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, December 19, 1899. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
<blockquote>Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.</blockquote>