Philipp Schlachter

Soldier and veteran of the American Civil War

Philipp Schlachter

Born| (1841-06-17)June 17, 1841
Germany
Died| September 9, 1923(1923-09-09) (aged 82)
Sturgis, Michigan, United States
Buried|

Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Michigan

Allegiance| United States
Service/branch| United States Army
Union Army
Rank| Private
Unit| Company F, 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars| Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
Awards|  Medal of Honor

Philipp Schlachter (June 17, 1841 – September 9, 1923) was a German-born soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

## Biography[edit]

Schlachter received the Medal of Honor in December 1, 1864 for his actions at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 12, 1864 while with Company F of the 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1]

## Medal of Honor citation[edit]

Citation:

> The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Philipp Schlachter, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, while serving with Company F, 73d New York Infantry, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, for capture of flag of 15th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate States of America).[2]

## See also[edit]

* Biography portal
* American Civil War portal

* List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q–S

## References[edit]

1. ^ Medal of Honor Society
2. ^ Military Times

## External links[edit]

* Philipp Schlachter at Find a Grave