Andrew P. Forbeck

Andrew Peter Forbeck (April 29, 1881 – April 24, 1924) was a United States Navy seaman received the Medal of Honor for actions aboard USS Pampanga (PG-39) on July 16, 1900, during the Philippine American War. Seaman Forbeck is buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Andrew Peter Forbeck
Born	(1881-04-29)April 29, 1881 New York City, New York
Died	April 24, 1924(1924-04-24) (aged 42) Erie, Pennsylvania
Place of burial	Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Seaman
Unit	USS Pampanga (PG-39)
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

He is buried in Erie Cemetery Erie, Pennsylvania.^[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: August 29, 18,9, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.

Citation:

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1900.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

• Biography portal