Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Wilhelm
O.
Philipsen
1852

–

September 15, 1913

Cemetery:

Loudon Park National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Blacksmith

    Division:

    5th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 29, 1879
    Date of Issue: December 12, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Blacksmith Wilhelm O. Philipsen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1879, while serving with Company D, 5th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Milk River, Colorado. With nine others Blacksmith Philipsen voluntarily attacked and captured a strong position held by Indians.