Norman W. Ressler (May 27, 1873 – September 29, 1914) was a
corporal serving in the
United States Army during the
Spanish–American War who received the
Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Ressler was born May 27, 1873, in
Dalmatia, Pennsylvania
Dalmatia is a census-designated place located in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County in the state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the ...
and entered the army from
St. Louis, Missouri in October 1895. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the
Medal of Honor for his actions.
He was discharged in October 1900, and rejoined the army in January 1902.
[Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914]
Ressler died on September 29, 1914.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Dalmatia, Pa. Birth: Dalmatia, Pa. Date of issue: 21 August 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.
See also
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List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War
References
External links
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1873 births
1914 deaths
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
United States Army soldiers
People from Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Burials in California
Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
Burials at San Francisco National Cemetery
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