Matthew Arlington Batson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1866
Place of Birth: Anna, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 13-Jan-1917
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Matthew Arlington Batson
- Matthew Arlington Batson (24 April 1866 – 13 January 1917) was a United States Army Officer who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
- 1st Lieutenant Batson was awarded the medal for swimming the San Juan River under enemy fire.
- He was awarded his medal alongside Captain Hugh J.
- McGrath who performed the same feat.
- Batson is most noted, however, for creating the Philippine Scouts.
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