Join us for Medal of Honor Day on March 25thView Details
U.S. Army
Voit, Otto Emil
Voit, Otto Emil
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company H
HometownBaden
Citation

Volunteered with George Geiger, Charles Windolph, and Henry Mechlin to hold an exposed position standing erect on the brow of the hill facing the Little Big Horn River. They fired constantly in this manner for more than 20 minutes diverting fire and attention from another group filling canteens of water that were desperately needed.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Otto Emil Voit
Label
Batchelder, Richard Napoleon
Batchelder, Richard NapoleonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Seaman, Elisha B.
Seaman, Elisha B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Pratt, James N.
Pratt, James N.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Murphy, Edward F.
Murphy, Edward F.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Russell, Charles L.
Russell, Charles L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Clarke, Powhatan Henry
Clarke, Powhatan HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Weinstein, Jack
Weinstein, JackU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Kedenburg, John James
Kedenburg, John JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Lemon, Peter Charles
Lemon, Peter CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Watson, Joseph
Watson, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Williams, William Haliday
Williams, William HalidayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Olive III, Milton Lee
Olive III, Milton LeeU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM