Frederick W. Gerber-Brooklyn, NY
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action between 1839 and 1871. He is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn NY in Section 2, Site 6101.
Waymark Code: WMYKAA
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2018
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He was born in 1813 in Dresden, Germany and died on November 10, 1875. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GERBER, FREDERICK W.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, U.S. Engineers
• Place and date: 1839-71
• Date of issue: 8 November 1871
Citation: Distinguished gallantry in many actions and in recognition of long, faithful, and meritorious services covering a period of 32 years.
Armed Service: Army
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