Bruno Albert Forsterer (July 14, 1869 – June 13, 1957) was a

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who received the

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for actions during the

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for "distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, April 1, 1899." His Medal of Honor was awarded by President

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, by General Order No 55, dated July 19, 1901. Forsterer joined the Marine Corps from

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in November 1896, and was honorably discharged 13 years later.

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Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: July 14, 1869, Koenigsberg, Germany. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901. Citation:

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899.

After the war

William E. Dargie appointed Bruno Forsterer general manager of the ''

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''. Upon Dargie's death on February 10, 1911, Forsterer succeeded Dargie as the publisher of the paper (1911–1915). Forsterer also served as the executor for the Dargie's

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. Forsterer would serve new Tribune owner, (former U.S. Congressman) Joseph R. Knowland as Business Manager of the ''

'', (1915–1957). In 1936, Joseph Knowland, Bruno Forsterer and Joseph Blum founded the Franklin Investment Company (later, the Franklin Credit Union). His son, Harold B. Forsterer (1900–1974) served as Secretary-Treasurer of the ''

'' (1957–1965). Bruno Forsterer is buried in

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. His grave is located in section 53, Lot 2757.Marine Corps University
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After the war

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