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Headstone of Peter M. Boehm
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Peter M. Boehm

1845 – 1914
Medal of Honor - Army
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Peter M. Boehm served the U.S. Army. Peter was 69 years old.

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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
31 March 1865 · At Dinwiddie Courthouse, Va. · Second Lieutenant, Company K, 15th New York Cavalry.

While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under a heavy fire, rallied the men, re-formed the line, and repulsed the charge.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army March 31, 1865 · At Dinwiddie Courthouse, Va. · Second Lieutenant, Company K, 15th New York Cavalry.
While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under a heavy fire, rallied the men, re-formed the line, and repulsed the charge.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 2
Grave 3674-WS
In Our Keeping
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