Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Antoine
August
Gaujot
1879

–

April 14, 1936

Cemetery:

Fairview Cemetery

Antoine Gaujot and his older brother Julien both served in the West Virginia National Guard before joining the active duty Army. His brother earned the Medal of Honor during the Vera Cruz battle during the Mexican Campaign of 1911.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1899
    Date of Issue: February 15, 1899

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Antoine August Gaujot, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 19 December 1899, while serving with Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at San Mateo, Philippine Islands. Corporal Gaujot attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.