Theodore Schwan

Theodore Schwan
Medal of Honor recipient
Born	(1841-07-09)July 9, 1841 Bremerhaven, Germany
Died	May 27, 1926(1926-05-27) (aged 84) Washington, D.C., US
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1857–1901
Rank	Major General
Unit	10th U.S. Infantry 11th U.S. Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War Battle of Peebles' Farm Indian Wars Red River War Great Sioux War of 1876-77 Spanish–American War Battle of Silva Heights Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Theodore Schwan (July 9, 1841 – May 27, 1926) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Peebles' Farm. He also served with distinction during the Spanish–American and Philippine–American Wars.