William Edward Birkhimer
Born: March 1, 1848 at Somerset, Ohio
Home Town: Iowa
Medal of Honor
Philippine Insurrection
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: July 15, 1902
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) William Edward Birkhimer, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 13 May 1899, while serving with 3d Artillery, in action at San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With 12 men Captain Birkhimer charged and routed 300 of the enemy.