William E. Birkhimer
William Edward Birkhimer (March 1, 1848 – June 10, 1914) was a United States Army brigadier general and lawyer received the Medal of Honor while a captain during the Philippine–American War.[1] His career was long and varied, as he started as an Iowa private in the Union Army during the Civil War. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[2]
William Edward Birkhimer | |
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 William Edward Birkhimer, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | March 1, 1848 Somerset, Ohio |
| Died | June 10, 1914 (aged 66) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1906 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 3rd U.S. Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Moro Rebellion, Philippine American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | Williston B. Palmer, Charles D. Palmer (grandsons) |
Career Dates
- March 21, 1864, Private, 4th Iowa Cavalry
- August 8, 1865, Mustered out of service
- September 1, 1866, Entered West Point as a cadet
- June 15, 1870 Commissioned second lieutenant from United States Military Academy, 3rd Artillery Regiment
- 1873 Honor Graduate, Artillery School
- 1874–1876 Assistant professor of natural & experimental philosophy
- April 10, 1879 promoted to first lieutenant
- 1886–1890 Judge Advocate, Department of the Columbia
- February 10, 1898 promoted to captain
- 1889 L.L.D. University of Oregon
- 1899 Associate Justice Supreme Court of the Philippines (audencial) Manila, Philippines
- July 5, 1899, Colonel, 28th United States Volunteer Infantry
- May 1, 1901, mustered out of volunteers
- August 1, 1901 promoted to major, Artillery Corps
- May 20, 1905 promoted to lieutenant colonel, Artillery Corps
- February 15, 1906 promoted to brigadier general
- February 16, 1906 retired at own request
Birkhimer is the grandfather of Williston Birkhimer Palmer and Charles Day Palmer, brothers who became four-star generals.
Awards
- Medal of Honor
- Civil War Campaign Medal
- Indian Campaign Medal
- Spanish Campaign Medal
- Philippine Campaign Medal
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Captain, 3d U.S. Artillery. Place and Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 13, 1899. Entered Service At: Iowa. Birth: Somerset, Ohio. Date of Issue: July 15, 1902.
Citation:
With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.
Books
- Birkhimer, William E. Military Government and Martial Law (revised, 1914, third ed.). Kansas City, Missouri: Franklin Hudson Publishing Co.
See also
References
- Notable Graves: Philippine–Insurrection MoH Recipients – Arlington National Cemetery Official Website
- Burial Details: Birkhimer, William E – ANC Explorer
- "Home of Heroes entry". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- "Iowa Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- "Home of Heroes West Point Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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