Bruno Wende (April 17, 1859 â December 27, 1929) was a private serving in the United States Army during the SpanishâÂÂAmerican War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Wende was born April 17, 1859, in Germany and after immigrating to the United States, entered the army from Canton, Ohio. He was sent to fight in the SpanishâÂÂAmerican War with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
He died December 27, 1929.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Canton, Ohio. Birth: Germany. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
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