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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Navy

Andrew Peter Forbeck

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Pampanga
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 16, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands
Citation
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, 16 July 1900.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: August 29, 1881, NY, United States
  • Died: April 25, 1924
  • Buried: Erie Cemetery (24-153), Erie, PA, United States
  • Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC
 

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