Edward Albert Ostermann (November 23, 1882–May 18, 1969) was a United States Marine First Lieutenant awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the capture of Fort Dipitie on October 24, 1915 during the United States occupation of Haiti. Also awarded Medals of Honor for their actions at Fort Dipitie were Captain William P. Upshur, Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly, and Major Smedley Butler.
Osterman, who began his military career in the United States ...
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Edward Albert Ostermann (November 23, 1882–May 18, 1969) was a United States Marine First Lieutenant awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the capture of Fort Dipitie on October 24, 1915 during the United States occupation of Haiti. Also awarded Medals of Honor for their actions at Fort Dipitie were Captain William P. Upshur, Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly, and Major Smedley Butler.
Osterman, who began his military career in the United States Army in 1899, and was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps in 1907 achieve the rank of Major General upon his retirement in 1943 after over 40 years of military service.
Edward Albert Ostermann was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 23, 1882. He attended the public schools of Milo , Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio.
After attending Ohio Northern University at Ada for two and one-half years, he enlisted in the United States Army on October 21, 1899, where he served as a musician. After three years, he was discharged at the rank...
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