Blacksmith Albert Glavinski, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on March 17, 1876 at Powder River, Montana during the Indian Campaigns. At the time he was serving with Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry. Glavinski was about 24 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on October 16, 1877.
Glavinski was born in 1852 in Germany (Prussia) — one of 130 recipients born in Germany. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Records also list him as Glawinski, Albert.
Glavinski is one of 426 Medal of Honor recipients from the Indian Campaigns and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
During a retreat he selected exposed positions; he was part of the rear guard.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Indian Wars.
Places
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Timeline
- 1852Born in Germany (Prussia)
- March 17, 1876Act of valor — Powder River, MontanaAge about 24. Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry
- October 16, 1877Medal of Honor presented
Biography
Albert Glawinski (or Glavinski; March 1854 – before April 1910) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
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