| Robert W. Ammerman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 |
| Died | September 30, 1907 |
| Place of birth | Centre County, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Lost Creek Presbyterian Cemetery (McAlisterville, Pennsylvania) |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
U.S. Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company B, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Robert Wesley Ammerman (1841 – September 30, 1907) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography[]
Ammerman served in the American Civil War under the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry for the Union Army.
Ammerman died on September 30, 1907 and was laid to rest in the Lost Creek Presbyterian Cemetery in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Robert Wesley Ammerman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, while serving with Company B, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, for capture of battle flag of 8th North Carolina (Confederate States of America), being one of the foremost in the assault.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ "Robert W. Ammerman". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Unknown. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2791. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
External links[]
- "Robert W. Ammerman". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5858476. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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