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William E. Birkhimer

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 66 years 101 days (795 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

William E. Birkhimer

William Edward Birkhimer (March 1, 1848 – June 10, 1914) was a United States Army brigadier general and lawyer received the Medal of Honor while a captain during the Philippine–American War.

His career was long and varied, as he started as an Iowa private in the Union Army during the Civil War.

He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.


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