Heinrich Bertram
Heinrich Bertram | |
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| Born | 1842 Brunswick, Germany |
| Service/ | 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[edit]
- ^ "Heinrich Bertram – victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk.
- ^ "Heinrich Bertram | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
- ^ "Indian War Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipients for the United States Army". www.army.mil.