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Mosheim Feaster was born in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania on May 23, 1867.
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He was one of twenty-four men awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary gallantry at the Battle of Wounded Knee on December 29, 1890. He later was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in the Spanish–American War. Assigned to frontier duty in the Dakota Territory, Feaster took part in campaigns against the Sioux during the late-1880s.
His unit was ordered to bring in the Sioux chief Big Foot, on the morning of December 29, 1890, they surrounded his camp on the banks of Wounded Knee Creek.
Feaster was cited for "extraordinary gallantry" during the battle by advancing to an exposed position and holding it under heavy fire. He was one of twenty-four soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
On July 1, 1898 Feaster was awarded the Silver Star while serving as a Corporal in Company H, 3rd United States. Infantry Regiment for "gallantry in advancing beyond the general line in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. After leaving the military at the rank of first lieutenant, Feaster moved to San Bruno, California where he died on March 18, 1950, at the age of 82.
He was interred at the Golden Gate National Cemetery.
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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Mosheim Feaster, United States Army, for extraordinary gallantry on 29 December 1890, while serving with Company East, 7th United States. Cavalry, in action at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota.
Membership
As a young man, he traveled to Cleveland, Ohio where he enlisted in the United States. Army and became a member of Company East in the 7th United States. Cavalry.
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak., 29 December 1890. Entered service at: Schellburg, Pa. Birth: Schellburg, Pa. Date of issue: 23 June 1891. Citation: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Mosheim Feaster, United States Army, for extraordinary gallantry on 29 December 1890, while serving with Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak., 29 December 1890. Entered service at: Schellburg, Pa. Birth: Schellburg, Pa. Date of issue: 23 June 1891. Citation: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Mosheim Feaster, United States Army, for extraordinary gallantry on 29 December 1890, while serving with Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota.