U.S. Army
Pfisterer, HermanYear of Action1898
Unit/Command21st U.S. Infantry, Company H
HometownBrooklyn, New York
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
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