Albert Glawinski (or Glavinski) (born 1852) was a

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soldier who received the

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. His award came for gallantry during the American

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Life

Albert Glawinski was born in 1852 in Germany, and joined the

from

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in December 1873. He was assigned as a Blacksmith

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to Company M, of the 3rd United States Cavalry Regiment. Glawinski was 24 years of age in March 1876, when he fought at the

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, on March 17, 1876. There, he selected exposed positions on the battlefield. Exactly two months later, on June 17, 1876, Albert fought with his company at the

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. Albert Glawinski was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Powder River, on October 16, 1877. He was discharged in December 1878. By March 1907, Glawinski was living in

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, United States. The exact date of his death and his burial place are unknown.

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 Blacksmith Albert Glavinski, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism. Rank and organization: Blacksmith Private, 3rd United States Cavalry. Place and date: At Powder River, Montana Territory, March 17, 1876. Entered service at:

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. Born: 1853,

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. Date of issue: October 16, 1877. Citation: "During a retreat Blacksmith Glavinski selected exposed positions, he was part of the rear guard".

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Life

Medal of Honor citation

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