Phisterer, Frederick, 1836-1909

Phisterer was born in Germany, emigrated to the U.S. and joined the Army in 1855. He was with the 3rd Artillery at Fort Yuma, Cal. and was promoted to sergeant by 1860 when he was discharged. He reenlisted in 1861 into the 18th U.S. Infantry as a sergeant-major. He saw field action in 1862 in eastern Kentucky with Thomas, marched to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. and fought in Tennessee campaigns (1863). In 1864 he was in Georgia at battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro) and later received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions. He served at Fort Kearney, Neb. (1865-66) and other western posts before discharge in 1870. He was with the State Guard of Ohio (1877-79); during the period from 1880-1905 he rose in ranks of the New York National Guard and was appointed its adjutant-general in 1901-02. He became a major-general by 1905 and died in 1909.

From the description of The Frederick Phisterer papers, 1883-1909. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 24289881

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