Josephus Samuel Cecil | |
|---|---|
 Grave at Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Born | January 11, 1878 New River, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 1940 (aged 62) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1922 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 19th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Josephus Samuel Cecil (January 11, 1878 to August 20, 1940) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Philippine–American War.
Cecil joined the Army in July 1898, and retired in July 1922.[1]
- ^ Official Army Register for 1940