Edward Albert Ostermann
United States Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Albert Ostermann (November 23, 1882 – May 18, 1969) was a United States Marine Corps major general who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the U.S. occupation of Haiti.
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Edward Albert Ostermann | |
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Born | (1882-11-23)November 23, 1882 Columbus, Ohio, US |
Died | May 18, 1969(1969-05-18) (aged 86) |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps (1907–1943) United States Army (1899–1902, 1904–1905) |
Years of service | 1899–1902, 1904–1905 1907–1943 |
Rank | Chief trumpeter (Army) Major general (Marine Corps) |
Unit | 2nd Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | United States occupation of Haiti • Battle of Fort Dipitie |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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Osterman began his military career in the United States Army in 1899, was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1907, and retired as a major general in 1943.