| Hermann W. Kuchmeister | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16, 1877 |
| Died | February 1, 1923 (aged 45) |
| Place of birth | Hamburg, Germany |
| Place of burial | Winthrop Cemetery Winthrop, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1900 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hermann William Kuchmeister (October 16, 1877 – February 1, 1923) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
Kuchneister was born on October 16, 1877 in Hamburg, Germany and after entering the Marine Corps in 1897 was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War as a private aboard the USS Marblehead (1861).[1]
He died February 1, 1923, and was buried in Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop, Massachusetts.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: Hamburg, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing ;he heavy fire of the enemy, Kuchmeister displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "War with Spain; Kuchmeister, Hermann William entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ↑ "Hermann Wilhelm Kuchneister". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7867807. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
External links[]
- "Hermann Wilhelm Kuchneister". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=1352. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
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