Role Seaman | Name Andrew Forbeck Rank Seaman | |
Born April 29, 1881New York City, New York ( 1881-04-29 ) Battles/wars Philippine-American War Died April 24, 1924, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Andrew Peter Forbeck (April 29, 1881 (New York City, New York) – April 24, 1924) was a United States Navy seaman received the Medal of Honor for actions aboard USS Pampanga (PG-39) on July 16, 1900 during the Philippine American War. Seaman Forbeck is buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania.
He is buried in Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania. His grave can be found in section 24, lot 184.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: August 29, 18,9, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1900.
References
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