Bruno Wende-Cincinnati, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 09.954 W 084° 31.788
16S E 713412 N 4338093
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH in Section 7, Lot 1870.
Waymark Code: WMY3HT
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2018
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He was born on April 17, 1859 in Germany and died on December 27, 1929 in Milan, IN. He attainted the rank of Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WENDE, BRUNO
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Entered service at: Canton, Ohio
• Date of issue: 22 June 1899
Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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