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TAPS
Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night. |

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BORN:
July 14, 1869 at Koenigsberg, Germany
Entered Service in the US
Marine Corps from Massachusetts
Earned
The Medal of Honor During the Samoan Campaign For heroism on April
01, 1899 at Tagalli, Samoa
DIED: June
13, 1957 at the age of 87
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On April 1,
1899, Marines from the U.S.S. Philadelphia went ashore at Samoa in
the Philippine Islands, with Royal Marines from two British ships,
to intervene in a dispute between two tribal leaders over
succession to the Samoan throne. The Marines were ambushed, and
Sergeant Bruno Forsterer was one of three Marines and one Navy
Gunner's Mate to earn Medals of Honor for their heroism in the
engagement precipitating withdrawal of the unit. Sergeant
Forsterer was cited for "distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy."
Others earning Medals of Honor in this action were: (Navy)
Gunner's Mate First Class Frederick Fisher; (USMC) Private Henry
Hulbert and Sergeant Michael McNally.
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