George F. Rebmann

George F. Rebmann
Born 10 April, 1840
Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois
Died 20 August, 1918
Buried at Messerer Cemetery, Pleasant View, Schuyler County, Illinois
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit United States Sergeant, 119th Illinois Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Fort Blakely
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

George F. Rebmann (10 April, 1840 20 August, 1918) was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Schwenk received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Rebmann's medal was awarded for capturing a flag at the Battle of Fort Blakely, in Alabama on April 9, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on 8 June, 1865.[2]

Rebmann was born in Schuyler County in Illinois, where he later died.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant George F. Rebmann, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 119th Illinois Infantry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama, for capture of flag.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "George F. Rebmann". Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Civil War (M-R) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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