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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Herman Pfisterer

Details
  • Rank: Musician
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company H,
    21st U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1899
  • Born: April 1, 1866, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
  • Died: August 6, 1905
  • Buried: Vancouver Barracks Post Cemetery (MH) (4-E-448), Vancouver, WA, United States
 

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