The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Frederick Bergendahl, United States Army, for gallantry in a long chase after Indians on 8 December 1874, while serving with the Band of the 4th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Staked Plains, Texas.
Sponsored by:
Frederick
Bergendahl
February 26, 1858
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December 15, 1889
Cemetery:
The Cast-Ostra Kyrkcogardco Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateDivision:
4th U.S. CavalryAction Date:
December 8, 1874
Date of Issue: October 13, 1875