About Bruno Wende
Lived 1859 – 1929 (aged 70). Bruno Wende was an American military personnel.
Bruno Wende (April 17, 1859 – December 27, 1929) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography Wende was born April 17, 1859, in Germany and after immigrating to the United States, entered the army from Canton, Ohio. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
He died December 27, 1929.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Canton, Ohio. Birth: Germany. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1859-1929)
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Bruno Wende was born on 17 April 1859 in Germany.
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Bruno Wende was American.
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