Wendlin Kreher
Born: 1846 at Stetten, Prussia
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Status: KIA
Date of Issue: April 27, 1877
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to First Sergeant Wendlin Kreher, United States Army, for gallantry in engagements at Cedar Creek, Montana and other campaigns during the period 21 October 1876 to 8 January 1877, while serving with Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry.