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 Norman W. Ressler - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 47.986 W 122° 27.868
10S E 547146 N 4183734
Norman W. Ressler (May 27, 1873 – September 29, 1914) was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Waymark Code: WMX27C
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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Norman W. Ressler
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Ressler was born May 27, 1873 in Dalmatia, Pennsylvania and entered the army from the same location. After joining he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
He died September 29, 1914 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California His grave can be found in section WS, grave 134-A.
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This headstone is located in Section WS, Grave 134-A.
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Ressler's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Dalmatia, Pa. Birth: Dalmatia, Pa. Date of issue: 21 August 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.
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Armed Service: Army
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