Weedon Edward Osborne | |
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 Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Weedon Osborne | |
| Born | November 13, 1892 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | June 6, 1918 (aged 25) near Bouresches, France |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant, Junior Grade |
| Unit | Navy Dental Corps 6th Marine Regiment |
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Weedon Edward Osborne (November 13, 1892 – June 6, 1918) was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War I. He is one of only three dental officers to have received the medal, the others being Alexander Gordon Lyle and Ben L. Salomon.[1][2]
- ^ Journal of the American Dental Association. 68: 168. 1964. ISSN 0002-8177. OCLC 1777821.
During the 100 years that officers have been eligible, two dental officers have been awarded the Medal: Alexander Gordan Lyle and ...
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