Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps
Hermann Wilhelm Kuchneister
Details
- Also Known As: Kuchmeister, Hermann W.
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kuchneister displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: October 16, 1877, Hamburg, Germany
- Died: February 1, 1923, Winthrop, MA, United States
- Buried: Winthrop Cemetery (MH) (Pilgrim Path 578-2), Winthrop, MA, United States