William E. Birkhimer
William Edward Birkhimer | |
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William Edward Birkhimer, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | March 1, 1848 Somerset, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1914 (aged 66) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Service years | 1864–1906 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 3rd U.S. Artillery |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | Williston B. Palmer, Charles D. Palmer (grandsons) |
William Edward Birkhimer (March 1, 1848 – June 10, 1914) was a United States Army brigadier general and lawyer received the Medal of Honor while a captain during the Philippine–American War. His career was long and varied, as he started as an Iowa private in the Union Army during the Civil War. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.