Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
Wesley
Biegler
May 31, 1868

–

April 2, 1929

Cemetery:

Hollywood Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    28th Infantry

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    October 21, 1900
    Date of Issue: March 11, 1902

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) George Wesley Biegler, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 21 October 1900, while serving with 28th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Loac, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With but 19 men Captain Biegler resisted and at close quarters defeated 300 of the enemy.