Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Private, Company I, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, May 16, 1899. Entered Service At: Wahpeton, N. Dak. Birth: Germany. Date of Issue: May 17, 1906.
Citation:
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Private, Company I, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, May 16, 1899. Entered Service At: Wahpeton, N. Dak. Birth: Germany. Date of Issue: May 17, 1906.
Citation:
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.