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Henry Frank Schroeder

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Henry Frank Schroeder

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
20 Jan 1959 (aged 84)
Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Plot
Section S Grave 854
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in Company L, 16th US Infantry. On September 14, 1900, Sergeant Schroeder's company was in actions at Carig, Philippine Islands. With only 22 men, he defeated 400 insurgents, killing 36 and wounding 90. For distinguished service in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 10, 1902 and later achivied the rank of Major.
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in Company L, 16th US Infantry. On September 14, 1900, Sergeant Schroeder's company was in actions at Carig, Philippine Islands. With only 22 men, he defeated 400 insurgents, killing 36 and wounding 90. For distinguished service in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 10, 1902 and later achivied the rank of Major.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Jun 2, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9707/henry_frank-schroeder: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Frank Schroeder (7 Dec 1874–20 Jan 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9707, citing Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.