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Ressler, Norman W.

U.S. Army

Ressler, Norman W.

Ressler, Norman W.

ConflictSpanish American War

RankMaster Gunner

Year of Action1898

Unit/Command17th U.S. Infantry, Company D

BirthplaceDalmatia, Pennsylvania

Citation

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Spanish American War Year of Action: 1898

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