Andrew P. Forbeck

Andrew Peter Forbeck
Born	(1881-04-29)April 29, 1881 New York City, New York
Died	April 24, 1924(1924-04-24) (aged 42) Erie, Pennsylvania
Burial place	Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania
Military career
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Seaman
Unit	USS Pampanga (PG-39)
Conflicts	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Andrew Peter Forbeck (April 29, 1881 – April 24, 1924) was a United States Navy seaman received the Medal of Honor for actions aboard USS Pampanga (PG-39) on July 16, 1900, during the Philippine American War. Seaman Forbeck is buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania.

He is buried in Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: August 29, 18,9, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.

Citation:

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1900.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

Notes

References

• "Gravesite". Home of Heroes. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
• "Medal of Honor citation". Home of Heroes. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
• "Forbeck, Andrew Peter - Medal of Honor Resting Places". Waymarking.com website. Retrieved September 27, 2010.

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