Peter M. Boehm | |
|---|---|
 Grave at Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Born | February 10, 1845 New York, US |
| Died | June 14, 1914 (aged 69) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1858–1865, 1866–1878 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit |  15th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry - Company K |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Dinwiddie Court House |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Peter Martin Boehm (February 10, 1845 – June 14, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Boehm received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House in Virginia on 31 March 1865.[1][2] He was honored with the award on 15 December 1898.[3]
- ^ "Boehm, Peter M." Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ "US Army Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ "Civil War (A–L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 19 September 2013.