William E. Birkhimer
| William Edward Birkhimer | |
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William Edward Birkhimer, Medal of Honor recipient
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| Born |
March 1, 1848 Somerset, Ohio |
| Died | June 10, 1914 (aged 66) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864 - 1906 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 3rd U.S. Artillery |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War Moro Rebellion, Philippine American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | Williston B. Palmer, Charles D. Palmer (grandsons) |
William Edward Birkhimer (March 1, 1848 – June 10, 1914) was a United States Army Brigadier General and lawyer received the Medal of Honor while a Captain during the Philippine-American War. His career was long and varied, as he started as an Iowa private in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Birkhimer is the grandfather of Williston Birkhimer Palmer and Charles Day Palmer, brothers who became four-star generals.
Rank and Organization: Captain, 3d U.S. Artillery. Place and Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 13, 1899. Entered Service At: Iowa. Birth: Somerset, Ohio. Date of Issue: July 15, 1902.
Citation:
With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.
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