Hermann Fichter

He fought the Apache in Arizona’s rugged Whetstone Mountains

Hermann Emil Fichter was born in Baden, Germany, on 30 March. He emigrated to the United States and entered the United States Army. During the campaigns in Arizona he served with Company F of the 3rd Cavalry.

On 5 May 1871, in the Whetstone Mountains of Arizona Territory, Fichter took part in fighting against Apache forces. He was a private at the time. His Medal of Honor citation records gallantry in that action. Several other soldiers were recognised for the same engagement.

The award was issued on 13 November 1871. Fichter later reached the rank of corporal. His cavalry service belonged to the Army's campaigns in the American Southwest.

After leaving the Army he settled at Quincy, Illinois. He died there on 5 August 1912 and was buried in St Boniface Cemetery. His grave carries the commemoration of his Medal of Honor service.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantry in action.