Ernst Torgler (Medal of Honor)
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BornDecember 28, 1837
Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany
Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany
DiedAugust 3, 1923
Ohio, U.S.
Ohio, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Ernst Torgler | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1837 Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany |
| Died | August 3, 1923 Ohio, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Ernst Torgler (or Ernest R. Torgler) (December 28, 1837 - August 3, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Torgler received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Torgler's medal was won for saving his commanding officer from capture at the Battle of Ezra Church in Georgia, on July 28, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1894.[1][2]
Torgler was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, and entered service in Toledo, Ohio, where he was later buried.[1] he died in Ohio 1923