Andrew P. Forbeck Explained

Andrew Peter Forbeck
Birth Date:29 April 1881
Birth Place:New York City, New York
Death Place:Erie, Pennsylvania
Placeofburial:Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Branch: United States Navy
Rank:Seaman
Battles:Philippine–American War
Awards:Medal of Honor

Andrew Peter Forbeck (April 29, 1881  - April 24, 1924) was a United States Navy seaman received the Medal of Honor for actions aboard 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.[1]

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.

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  1. http://vconline.org.uk/andrew-p-forbeck/4592096099 vconline.org.uk