Charles Cawetzka
Charles Cawetzka (March 1, 1877 Detroit, Michigan – October 23, 1951) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for actions on August 23, 1900, during the Philippine–American War. Private Cawetzka protected a wounded comrade from a "numerically superior enemy". Private Cawetzka is buried in Romulus Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, Michigan.
Charles Cawetzka | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1, 1877 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | October 23, 1927 (aged 50) Romulus, Michigan |
| Place of burial | Romulus Memorial Cemetery Romulus, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company F., 30th Infantry, U. S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Private, Company F, 30th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: Near Sariaya, Luzon, Philippine Islands, August 23, 1900. Entered Service At: Wayne, Mich. Birth: Detroit, Mich. Date of Issue: March 14, 1902.
Citation:
Single-handed, he defended a disabled comrade against a greatly superior force of the enemy.[1]
See also
Notes
- "Charles Cawetzka, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
References
- "Charles Cawetzka". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "Charles Cawetzka, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "Charles Cawetzka". Medal of Honor Resting Places. Waymarking.com. 2006-11-05. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- C. Douglas Sterner. "MOH Citation for Charles Cawetzka". HomeofHeroes.com. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
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