Paul H. Weinert
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Sergeant Paul H. Weinert (July 15, 1869 ā January 19, 1919) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 1st U.S. Artillery during the Indian Wars. He was one of twenty men who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at what was then called the Battle of Wounded Knee, but now commonly called the Wounded Knee Massacre, taking charge of the battery when his commanding officer was severely wounded, on December 29, 1890.
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Born | (1869-05-28)May 28, 1869 Frankfurt, Germany |
Died | January 19, 1919(1919-01-19) (aged 49) Milton, Massachusetts, United States |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1886 - 1895, 1898 - 1899 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st U.S. Artillery |
Battles/wars | Ghost Dance War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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