Ernest R. Torgler

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Ernest R. Torgler, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 28 July 1864, while serving with Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry, in action at Ezra Chapel, Georgia. At great hazard of his life Sergeant Torgler saved his commanding officer, then badly wounded, from capture.

General Orders: Date of Issue: May 10, 1894

Action Date: July 28, 1864

Service: Army

Rank: Sergeant

Company: Company G

Division: 37th Ohio Infantry