Otto Boehler

Otto A. Boehler
Born	(1873-10-15)October 15, 1873 Germany
Died	October 15, 1910(1910-10-15) (aged 37)
Place of burial	St. Mary Catholic Church, Breckenridge, Minnesota, US
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Otto A. Boehler (October 15, 1873 – October 15, 1910) was a United States Army private who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.

Biography

Otto Boehler was born October 15, 1873, in Germany.

He was one of Young's Scouts, who received one of 6 Medals of Honor presented for members of Young's Scouts on May 16, 1899, led that day by Captain William E. Birkhimer of the 3rd US Artillery.

Private Boehler is buried in the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Breckenridge Minnesota.

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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

References

• "Photo of Grave site of MOH Recipient Otto Boehler at www.homeofheroes.com Home of Heroes". Retrieved October 4, 2010.
• "Home of Heroes". Retrieved October 4, 2010.