William E. Birkhimer

William Edward Birkhimer
Born (1848-03-01)March 1, 1848
Somerset, Ohio
Died June 10, 1914(1914-06-10) (aged 66)
Washington, D.C.
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1864 - 1906
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 3rd U.S. Artillery
Battles/wars American Civil War
Moro Rebellion, Philippine American War
Awards Medal of Honor
Relations Williston B. Palmer, Charles D. Palmer (grandsons)

William Edward Birkhimer (March 1, 1848 June 10, 1914) was a United States Army Brigadier General and lawyer received 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.

Career Dates

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

Medal of Honor citation

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

Citation:

With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.

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