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CPL Hermann Wilhelm Kuchmeister

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CPL Hermann Wilhelm Kuchmeister

Birth
Hamburg, Germany
Death
1 Feb 1923 (aged 45)
Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Old Sect, Pilgrim Pad, Lot 578
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the war with Spain as a private on board the USS Marblehead. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kuchneister set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the war with Spain as a private on board the USS Marblehead. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kuchneister set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7867807/hermann_wilhelm-kuchmeister: accessed ), memorial page for CPL Hermann Wilhelm Kuchmeister (16 Oct 1877–1 Feb 1923), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7867807, citing Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.