The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Private Charles Ohmer, United States Army, for distinguished conduct while serving as a member of Company F, 19th Infantry Regiment, in attacking and defeating robbers near Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, 28 February 1899.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Ohmer
November 10, 1872
–
February 15, 1962
Cemetery:
Fremont Township Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateRegiment:
19th Infantry RegimentAction Date:
February 28, 1899
D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)