United States of America
Headstone shared by 2 interments, including Edward Ostermann
Headstone shared by 2 interments, including Edward Ostermann
U.S. Marine Corps · United States United States

Edward Ostermann

1882 – 1969
Medal of Honor - Navy
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Edward Ostermann served the U.S. Marine Corps. Edward was 86 years old.

Keepsakes
Headstone Front of Edward Ostermann. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Front of Edward Ostermann. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of Edward Ostermann. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Back of Edward Ostermann. Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor Recipient Edward A. Ostermann
Medal of Honor Recipient Edward A. Ostermann
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
24 October 1915 · Vicinity Fort Liberte, Haiti · First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, 15th Company of Marines (mounted).

In company with members of the 15th Company of Marines, all mounted, 1st Lt. Ostermann left Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a 6-day reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of 24 October 1915, while crossing the river in a deep ravine, the detachment was suddenly fired upon from 3 sides by about 400 Cacos concealed in bushes about 100 yards from the fort. The marine detachment fought its way forward to a good position, which it maintained during the night, although subjected to a continuous fire from the Cacos. At daybreak, 1st Lt. Ostermann, in command of 1 of the 3 squads which advanced in 3 different directions, led his men forward, surprising and scattering the Cacos, and aiding in the capture of Fort Dipitie.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy October 24, 1915 · Vicinity Fort Liberte, Haiti · First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, 15th Company of Marines (mounted).
In company with members of the 15th Company of Marines, all mounted, 1st Lt. Ostermann left Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a 6-day reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of 24 October 1915, while crossing the river in a deep ravine, the detachment was suddenly fired upon from 3 sides by about 400 Cacos concealed in bushes about 100 yards from the fort. The marine detachment fought its way forward to a good position, which it maintained during the night, although subjected to a continuous fire from the Cacos. At daybreak, 1st Lt. Ostermann, in command of 1 of the 3 squads which advanced in 3 different directions, led his men forward, surprising and scattering the Cacos, and aiding in the capture of Fort Dipitie.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 46
Grave 521
In Our Keeping
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U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor - Navy

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