| Bruno Albert Forsterer | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1869 Königsberg, Prussia |
| Died | June 13, 1957 (aged 87) Oakland, California |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1896 - 1909 |
| Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Oakland Tribune, publisher/editor |
Bruno Albert Forsterer (July 14, 1869–June 13, 1957) was a U.S. Marine Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine American War for "distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, April 1, 1899."[1] His Medal of Honor was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt, by General Order No 55, dated July 19, 1901.[2]
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Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: July 14, 1869, Koenigsberg, Germany. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899.
William E. Dargie appointed Bruno Forsterer general manager of the Oakland Tribune. Upon Dargie's death on February 10, 1911, Forsterer succeeded Dargie as the publisher of the paper (1911–1915). Forsterer also served as the executor for the Dargie's will. Forsterer would serve new Tribune owner, (former U.S. Congressman) Joseph R. Knowland as Business Manager of the Oakland Tribune, (1915–1957).
In 1936, Joseph Knowland, Bruno Forsterer and Joseph Blum founded the Franklin Investment Company (later, the Franklin Credit Union). His son, Harold B. Forsterer (1900–1974) served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Oakland Tribune (1957–1965).
Bruno Forsterer is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His grave can be located in section 53, Lot 2757.[3][4]