Hermann Ziegner
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Herman or Hermann Ziegner (1864 – September 9, 1898) was a German-American soldier who served in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars and the Spanish–American War. In 1891, he was one of twenty men to receive the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Wounded Knee.,[1][2] now called the Wounded Knee Massacre. He was also a non-commissioned officer of 71st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, taking part in the Santiago campaign and the charge up San Juan Hill, and was one of many regimental members who died from malnourishment and malaria prior to and shortly after returning to the United States.[3]
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Hermann Ziegner | |
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Born | 1864 Weimar, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
Died | September 9, 1898(1898-09-09) (aged 34) Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Cavalry |
Years of service | c. 1882–1898 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | 7th U.S. Cavalry 71st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Equitable Building night watchman |
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