Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. An 1898 graduate of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, he served in the War with Spain as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 9th United States Infantry, being posted to that duty just a few weeks after his graduation. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba, on July 2, 1898. His citation reads "Voluntarily left shelter and went, under fire, to the aid of a private of his company who was wounded". His Medal was awarded to him on June 21, 1899. He remained in the Army, rising to the rank of Colonel and seeing service during the Philippine Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion, and World War I. After the tank was introduced to the battlefield in World War I, Ira Welborn was detailed to be the first head of the fledgling United States Army Tank Corps. His son, John C. Welborn, also attended West Point, rose to the rank of Colonel, and commanded the United States Army's 33rd Armored Regiment during World War II.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. An 1898 graduate of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, he served in the War with Spain as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 9th United States Infantry, being posted to that duty just a few weeks after his graduation. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba, on July 2, 1898. His citation reads "Voluntarily left shelter and went, under fire, to the aid of a private of his company who was wounded". His Medal was awarded to him on June 21, 1899. He remained in the Army, rising to the rank of Colonel and seeing service during the Philippine Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion, and World War I. After the tank was introduced to the battlefield in World War I, Ira Welborn was detailed to be the first head of the fledgling United States Army Tank Corps. His son, John C. Welborn, also attended West Point, rose to the rank of Colonel, and commanded the United States Army's 33rd Armored Regiment during World War II.
Bio by: grave hunter
Inscription
MEDAL OF HONOR
COL US ARMY
SP AM WAR MEXICAN BORDER.
WORLD WAR I
Family Members
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Pendleton Clay Welborn
1846–1914
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Isabelle Jane Welborn Garner
1848–1914
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Celeta Christabelle Welborn Dickerson
1849–1929
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Millard Filmore Welborn
1851–1937
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Everett Webster "Shug" Welborn
1853–1912
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Harrison Hilyer Welborn
1856–1895
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Wayne Calhoun Welborn
1863–1954
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Norvel Pike Welborn
1865–1942
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Matilda Roselle "Rosa" Welborn Hardy
1872–1961
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