- Source: Andrew P. Forbeck
Andrew Peter Forbeck (April 29, 1881 – April 24, 1924) was a United States Navy seaman received the Medal of Honor for actions aboard USS Pampanga (PG-39) on July 16, 1900, during the Philippine American War. Seaman Forbeck is buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania.
He is buried in Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: August 29, 18,9, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1900.
See also
List of Medal of Honor recipients
List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients
Notes
References
"Gravesite". Home of Heroes. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
"Medal of Honor citation". Home of Heroes. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
"Forbeck, Andrew Peter - Medal of Honor Resting Places". Waymarking.com website. Retrieved September 27, 2010.