Heinrich Bertram

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Heinrich Bertram
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Born1842
Brunswick, Germany
DiedUnknown
Branch United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit 8th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Heinrich Bertram was a German-born United States Army soldier who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He served as a corporal in Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry in the Arizona Territory during the American Indian Wars. [1] Bertram served in Company B of the 8th U.S. Cavalry, and was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 24, 1869, for "bravery in scouts and actions against Indians." [2] [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Heinrich Bertram – victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk.
  2. ↑ "Heinrich Bertram | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
  3. ↑ "Indian War Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipients for the United States Army". www.army.mil.


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