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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Norman W Ressler

Details
  • Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Master Gunner)
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company D,
    17th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: El Caney, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Dalmatia, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 21, 1899
  • Born: May 27, 1873, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA, United States
  • Died: September 29, 1914
  • Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (WS-134-A), San Francisco, CA, United States
 

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