William E. Birkhimer

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William Edward Birkhimer
March 1, 1848(1848-03-01) – June 10, 1914 (aged 66)
Place of birth Somerset, Ohio
Place of death Washington, D.C.
Allegiance Union
Service/branch Union Army
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 3rd U.S. Artillery
Battles/wars American Civil War
Moro Rebellion, Philippine American War
Awards Medal of Honor

William Edward Birkhimer (1 March 1848 Somerset, Ohio–10 June 1914) was an United States Army Brigadier General and lawyer awarded 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.

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Birkhimer is the grandfather of Williston Birkhimer Palmer and Charles Day Palmer, brothers who became four star generals.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Captain, 3d U.S. Artillery. Place and Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 13 May 1899. Entered Service At: lowa. Birth: Somerset, Ohio. Date of Issue: 15 July 1902.

Citation:

With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.

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United States Army Portal

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