Harrisburg, PA: The Archive Society, 1992. Facsimile Reprint Edition. Hardcover. viii, 343, [1] pages. Chronological Record of Engagements, Battles, Etc., in the United States, 1861 to 1865. Record of the General Officers. Index to Names. Gilt edged. Frederick Phisterer (October 11, 1836 – July 13, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Phisterer received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. In action at Stone River, Tennessee. First Lieutenant Phisterer conveyed, under a heavy fire, information to the commander of a battalion which save the battalion from capture or annihilation. Phisterer's medal was won for actions at the Battle of Stones River at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was honored with the award on December 12, 1894. Phisterer was born in Stuttgart, Germany. He joined the Army from Medina County, Ohio in December 1855, and served in the 3rd Artillery Regiment for 5 years. He re-enlisted with the 18th Infantry Regiment in July 1861, and was commissioned as an officer the following October. He eventually rose to the rank of Captain, and was honorably discharged in August 1870. He was a longtime officer of the New York Militia, and played a large role in the militia's reorganization as part of the National Guard. He attained the rank of Colonel, and was promoted to the brevet rank of Brigadier General for his service to organize and train soldiers for the Spanish-American War. He acted as New York's Adjutant General in 1901 and 1902, and was promoted to brevet Major General as recognition of his many years of successful service. More