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]
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.