Bruno Albert Forsterer

Bruno Albert Forsterer
Born	(1869-07-14)July 14, 1869 Königsberg, Prussia
Died	June 13, 1957(1957-06-13) (aged 87) Oakland, California, U.S.
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1896–1909
Rank	Gunnery Sergeant
Battles/wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor
Other work	Oakland Tribune, publisher/editor

Bruno Albert Forsterer (July 14, 1869 – June 13, 1957) was a U.S. Marine Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Second Samoan Civil War for "distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, April 1, 1899." His Medal of Honor was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt, by General Order No 55, dated July 19, 1901.

Forsterer joined the Marine Corps from Boston in November 1896, and was honorably discharged 13 years later.

Medal of Honor citation

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: July 14, 1869, Koenigsberg, Germany. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.

Citation:

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899.

After the war

William E. Dargie appointed Bruno Forsterer general manager of the Oakland Tribune. Upon Dargie's death on February 10, 1911, Forsterer succeeded Dargie as the publisher of the paper (1911–1915). Forsterer also served as the executor for the Dargie's will. Forsterer would serve new Tribune owner, (former U.S. Congressman) Joseph R. Knowland as Business Manager of the Oakland Tribune, (1915–1957).

In 1936, Joseph Knowland, Bruno Forsterer and Joseph Blum founded the Franklin Investment Company (later, the Franklin Credit Union). His son, Harold B. Forsterer (1900–1974) served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Oakland Tribune (1957–1965).

Bruno Forsterer is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His grave is located in section 53, Lot 2757.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

• "Bruno Albert Forsterer, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2006-11-28.
• "Philippine Insurrection 1899-1902". Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor, By Campaign. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2007-05-03. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
• "U.S. Marine Corps recipients". Navy Medal of Honor: Philippine Insurrection. Naval History & Heritage Command, Department of the Navy. April 14, 1997. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
• "Forsterer, Bruno Albert". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrections. United States Army Center of Military History (CMH). June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved June 8, 2009.

External links

• "Photo of Grave site of Medal of Honor recipient Bruno Forsterer". HomeofHeroes.com. Retrieved 2007-03-10. Includes brief summary of action resulting in the Medal of Honor award.