Herman Pfisterer
Herman Pfisterer | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1866 |
| Died | August 6, 1905 (aged 39) |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1886–1905 |
Rank | Musician |
| Unit | Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry |
Conflicts | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Herman Pfisterer (April 1, 1866 – August 6, 1905) was a musician serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Pfisterer was born on April 1, 1866, in Brooklyn, New York. He enlisted in the United States Army from New York City in January 1886.[1] During the Spanish–American War*, he served as a musician with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. He later received the* Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded soldiers while under enemy fire.[2]
Pfisterer died on August 6, 1905.
In 1991 the Congressional Medal of Honor Society erected a monument in Washington State and presented it to the city of Vancouver, Washington that includes Herman Pfisterer's name as well as three other Medal of Honor recipients buried there.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Musician, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at New York, N.Y. Birth: Brooklyn, N.Y. Date of issue: 22 June 1899
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Congressional Medal of Honor Monument". September 30, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "War with Spain; Pfisterer, Herman". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
External links
- "Herman Pfisterer". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
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