Louis F. Pfeifer

1876 – 1949

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Louis F. Pfeifer served the U.S. Marine Corps. Louis was 72 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Medal of Honor

31 March 1901 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Served as Theis, Louis F., during first enlistment.)

Serving on board the U.S.S. Petrel; for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger for the saving of the others on the occasion of the fire on board that vessel, 31 March 1901.

85, 22 March 1902.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy March 31, 1901 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Served as Theis, Louis F., during first enlistment.) 85, 22 March 1902.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Petrel; for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger for the saving of the others on the occasion of the fire on board that vessel, 31 March 1901.

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