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Captain Hermann J. F. Bottcher (13 July 1909 – December 31, 1944) was a German immigrant who was awarded the rank of Captain in two different armies, the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War and the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded two U.S. Distinguished Service Crosses, the second highest U.S. military decoration after the Medal of Honor, for conspicuous bravery and leadership on the field of battle during two separate actions at the Battle of Buna–Gona.

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  • Herman Bottcher
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  • Captain Hermann J. F. Bottcher (13 July 1909 – December 31, 1944) was a German immigrant who was awarded the rank of Captain in two different armies, the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War and the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded two U.S. Distinguished Service Crosses, the second highest U.S. military decoration after the Medal of Honor, for conspicuous bravery and leadership on the field of battle during two separate actions at the Battle of Buna–Gona.
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  • Abraham Lincoln Brigade
  • H Company, 126th Infantry, 32nd Division A Company 127th Infantry, 32nd Reconnaissance troop.
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  • 1936(xsd:integer)
  • 1941(xsd:integer)
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  • 1909-07-13(xsd:date)
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death place
  • Near Silad Bay, leyte, Philippines
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  • Herman J. F. Bottcher
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  • award-star
  • service-star
  • oak
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  • Captain Herman Bottcher
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  • 106(xsd:integer)
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  • Purple Heart BAR.svg
  • Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon.svg
  • Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
  • World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg
  • Distinguished Service Cross ribbon.svg
  • Silver Star ribbon.svg
  • Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg
  • Phliber rib.png
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  • Place of burial
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  • Landsberg, Germany
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  • --12-31
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placeofburial
  • Manila, Philippines
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  • Captain Hermann J. F. Bottcher (13 July 1909 – December 31, 1944) was a German immigrant who was awarded the rank of Captain in two different armies, the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War and the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded two U.S. Distinguished Service Crosses, the second highest U.S. military decoration after the Medal of Honor, for conspicuous bravery and leadership on the field of battle during two separate actions at the Battle of Buna–Gona. Lieutenant-General Robert L. Eichelberger immediately promoted him from Staff Sergeant to Captain for his leadership and heroism during the battle from December 5–11, 1942. His daring attack turned the tide of the Buna advance by separating the enemy-held Buna Mission from the Buna village. This same action resulted in his first DSC award. Capt. Bottcher become a U.S. citizen in New Guinea in December 1943.
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