Bruno Albert Forsterer

Bruno Albert Forsterer
Bruno Albert Forsterer
Born(1869-07-14)July 14, 1869
Königsberg, Prussia
DiedJune 13, 1957(1957-06-13) (aged 87)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Service years
1896–1909
Rank
Sergeant
UnitMarine Guard, USS Philadelphia
Conflicts
Samoan Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workOakland Tribune publisher and editor

Bruno Albert Forsterer (July 14, 1869 – June 13, 1957) was a United States Marine Corps sergeant and recipient of the Medal of Honor. He received the decoration for his actions during the Samoan Civil War at Samoa on April 1, 1899, while serving with the Marine Guard aboard USS Philadelphia.[1][2]

Forsterer enlisted in the Marine Corps in Boston on November 3, 1896, and was honorably discharged on November 2, 1909. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: July 14, 1869, Koenigsberg, Germany. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.

Citation:

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899.

After the war

Forsterer's grave at Arlington National Cemetery

William E. Dargie appointed Bruno Forsterer general manager of the Oakland Tribune. Upon Dargie's death on February 10, 1911, Forsterer succeeded Dargie as the publisher of the paper (1911–1915). Forsterer also served as the executor for the Dargie's will. Forsterer would serve new Tribune owner, (former U.S. Congressman) Joseph R. Knowland as Business Manager of the Oakland Tribune, (1915–1957).

In 1936, Joseph Knowland, Bruno Forsterer and Joseph Blum founded the Franklin Investment Company (later, the Franklin Credit Union). His son, Harold B. Forsterer (1900–1974) served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Oakland Tribune (1957–1965). he died on June 13 1957.

Bruno Forsterer is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His grave is located in section 53, Lot 2757.[4][5]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Sgt Bruno Albert Forsterer". Marine Corps University. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "General Order No. 55 (1901) Decorations for Philippine Islands and Boxer Rebellion". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Sgt Bruno Albert Forsterer". Marine Corps University. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Bruno Albert Forsterer", Arlington National Cemetery.
  5. ↑ Marine Corps University

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