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Julien Gaujot and his younger brother Antoine both served in the West Virginia National Guard before joining the active duty Army. His brother earned the Medal of Honor during the Philippine wars.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    1st Cavalry

    Action Date:

    April 13, 1911

    Date of Issue: November 23, 1912

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) Julien Edmund Gaujot, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on 13 April 1911, while serving with Troop K, 1st U.S. Cavalry, in action at Aqua Prieta, Mexico. Captain Gaujot crossed the field of fire to obtain the permission of the rebel commander to receive the surrender of the surrounded forces of Mexican Federals and escort such forces, together with five Americans held as prisoners, to the American line.