Years of service 1864 - 1906 Rank Brigadier general | Role Lawyer Name William Birkhimer | |
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Born March 1, 1848Somerset, Ohio ( 1848-03-01 ) Allegiance United States of AmericaUnion Battles/wars American Civil WarMoro Rebellion, Philippine American War Died June 10, 1914, Washington, D.C., United States Service/branch |
William Edward Birkhimer (March 1, 1848 – June 10, 1914) was a United States Army Brigadier General and lawyer received the Medal of Honor while a Captain during the Philippine-American War. His career was long and varied, as he started as an Iowa private in the Union Army during the Civil War.
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Career Dates
Birkhimer is the grandfather of Williston Birkhimer Palmer and Charles Day Palmer, brothers who became four-star generals.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Captain, 3d U.S. Artillery. Place and Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 13, 1899. Entered Service At: Iowa. Birth: Somerset, Ohio. Date of Issue: July 15, 1902.
Citation:
With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.
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