George W. Biegler

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George W. Biegler
May 31, 1869(1869-05-31) – April 2, 1929 (aged 59)
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George W. Beigler, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth Terre Haute, Indiana
Place of death Hollywood, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Lieutenant Colonel|
Commands held B Company, 159th Indiana Volunteers, U.S. 28th Infantry Division
Battles/wars Spanish American War, Philippine American War
Awards Medal of Honor

George W. Biegler was a United States Army Captain who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War on 21 October 1900.

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[edit] Biography

George Biegler was born May 31, 1869 in Terre Haute, Indiana and also entered the United States Army from the same location.

He was serving as a Captain with the 28th Infantry (U.S. Volunteers) near Loac, Luzon, Philippines on October 21, 1900, the date of his Medal of Honor action. His citation was issued on March 11, 1902. However, some accounts indicate that the award was not presented to Biegler until October 17, 1927 by then-Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis.

Biegler also served on the Mexican border in the search for Pancho Villa and in World War I and eventually obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Biegler died at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco, California and was buried in Hollywood, California. His funeral service was held on April 7, 1929 at the post Chapel, The Presidio, San Francisco. His grave can be found in Section 6, Lot 170.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Captain, 28th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: Near Loac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 21 October 1900. Entered Service At: Terre Haute, Ind. Birth: Terre Haute, Ind. Date of Issue: 11 March 1902.

Citation:

With but 19 men resisted and at close quarters defeated 300 of the enemy.

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United States Army Portal

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