b. 07/12/1874 Chicago, Illinois. d. 26/01/1959 Los Angeles County, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 14/09/1900 Carig, Philippines.
Henry F Schroeder MOH
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in Company L, 16th US Infantry. On September 14, 1900, Sergeant Schroeder’s company was in actions at Carig, Philippine Islands. With only 22 men, he defeated 400 insurgents, killing 36 and wounding 90. For distinguished service in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 10, 1902 and later achivied the rank of Major.
MOH CITATION:
With 22 men defeated 400 insurgents, killing 36 and wounding 90.
BURIAL LOCATION: FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION S, GRAVE 854.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUM AT CANTIGNY (1896 DESIGN), WHEATON, ILLINOIS.
