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About Theodore Schwan, 1LT
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Theodore Schwan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 October 1864, while serving with 10th U.S. Infantry, in action at Peebles Farm, Virginia. At the imminent risk of his own life, while his regiment was falling back before a superior force of the enemy, First Lieutenant Schwan dragged a wounded and helpless officer to the rear, thus saving him from death or capture.
General Orders: Date of Issue: December 12, 1898
Action Date: October 1, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: First Lieutenant
Division: 10th U.S. Infantry
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Theodore Schwan, 1LT's Timeline
| 1841 |
July 9, 1841
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Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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| 1926 |
May 27, 1926
Age 84
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Arlington, Arlington, VA, United States
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