Boehler, Otto A. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Boehler, Otto A.

ConflictPhilippine War

Year of Action1899

Unit/Command1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, Company I

Citation

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Philippine War Year of Action: 1899

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