Otto A. Boehler (October 15, 1873 – October 15, 1910) was a

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who received the

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for actions during the

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Biography

Otto Boehler was born October 15, 1873, in

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. He was one of

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, who received one of 6 Medals of Honor presented for members of Young's Scouts on May 16, 1899, led that day by

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William E. Birkhimer of the 3rd US Artillery. Private Boehler is buried in the St. Mary's

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Church in Breckenridge

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Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Private, Company I, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro,

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, May 16, 1899. Entered Service At: Wahpeton, N. Dak. Birth:

. Date of Issue: May 17, 1906. Citation:

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning
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, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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