Paul H. Weinert

Taking over an artillery piece at Wounded Knee

Paul H. Weinert was born on 15 July 1869 in Frankfort, Germany. He served as a corporal with Battery E, 1st United States Artillery.

On 29 December 1890 at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, Weinert took the place of his severely wounded commanding officer. He operated the artillery piece and moved it to another position after each firing. He received the Medal of Honor on 24 March 1891 for the conduct described in his citation.

Weinert later attained the rank of sergeant. He died on 19 January 1919 in Mattapan, Massachusetts, and is buried in Milton Cemetery. His medal is held by the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation

Taking the place of his commanding officer, who had fallen severely wounded, he gallantly served his piece, after each fire advancing it to a better position.