Peter M. Boehm

This article is about the Medal of Honor recipient. For the Canadian diplomat, see Peter Boehm.
Peter M. Boehm
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1845-02-10)February 10, 1845
New York, US
DiedJune 14, 1914(1914-06-14) (aged 69)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1858–1865, 1866–1878
RankMajor
Unit 15th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry - Company K
ConflictsBattle of Dinwiddie Court House
Awards Medal of Honor

Peter Martin Boehm (February 10, 1845 – June 14, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Boehm received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House in Virginia on 31 March 1865. He was honored with the award on 15 December 1898.

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