| Ernst Torgler | |
| Birth Date: | December 28, 1837 |
| Death Date: | August 3, 1923 |
| Birth Place: | Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany |
| Death Place: | Ohio, U.S. |
| Placeofburial: | Woodlawn Cemetery (Toledo, Ohio) |
| Allegiance: | United States of America |
| Branch: | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Unit: | Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles: | American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Ernst Torgler (or Ernest R. Torgler) (December 28, 1837 - August 3, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Torgler received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Torgler's medal was won for saving his commanding officer from capture at the Battle of Ezra Church in Georgia, on July 28, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1894.[1] [2]
Torgler was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, and entered service in Toledo, Ohio, where he was later buried.[1] he died in Ohio 1923