Bruno Hugo Wende

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Bruno Hugo Wende

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Germany
Death: December 27, 1929 (70)
Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States
Place of Burial: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Julius August Wende and Wilhelmine Pauline Wende
Husband of Emma H. Wende
Ex-husband of Emma W. Wende
Father of Elmer Frederick Wende

Managed by: Shirley Marie Caulk
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About Bruno Hugo Wende

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Bruno Wende, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry, in action at El Caney, Cuba. Private Wende gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.

General Orders: Date of Issue: June 22, 1899

Action Date: July 1, 1898

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company C

Division: 17th U.S. Infantry

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Bruno Hugo Wende's Timeline

1859
April 17, 1859
Germany
1897
1897
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
1929
December 27, 1929
Age 70
Milan, Ripley County, Indiana, United States
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Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States