Saint Joseph in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Heroism at Little Big Horn / Saddler Sergeant Otto Voit
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
1. Saddler Sergeant Otto Voit Marker
Inscription.
Heroism at Little Big Horn, also, Saddler Sergeant Otto Voit. .
Heroism at Little Big Horn. Co. H, Seventh U.S. Cavalry, was taking heavy losses at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Intense fire from nearly all sides led to more wounded and a critical need for water. Otto Voit and three other soldiers stood exposed on a hilltop for 20 minutes, taking fire and covering for others who crossed open ground for water.
Military Order of the Purple Heart, Dept. of Kentucky.
Saddler Sergeant Otto Voit. Saddler Voit received the Medal of Honor Oct. 5, 1878 for valor at Little Big Horn. He served for another two decades and rose to the rank of Saddler Sergeant. After his discharge, Voit settled in Louisville. A German immigrant, Voit became a U.S. citizen in 1902. He died in 1906 and rests in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.
Chapter 146, Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Heroism at Little Big Horn
Co. H, Seventh U.S. Cavalry, was taking heavy losses at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Intense fire from nearly all sides led to more wounded and a critical need for water. Otto Voit and three other soldiers stood exposed on a hilltop for 20 minutes, taking fire and covering for others who crossed open ground for water.
Military Order of the Purple Heart, Dept. of Kentucky
Saddler Sergeant Otto Voit
Saddler Voit received the Medal of Honor Oct. 5, 1878 for valor at Little Big Horn. He served for another two decades and rose to the rank of Saddler Sergeant. After his discharge, Voit settled in Louisville. A German immigrant, Voit became a U.S. citizen in 1902. He died in 1906 and rests in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.
Chapter 146, Military Order of the Purple Heart
Erected 2018 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2554.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 2018.
Location. 38° 13.226′
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N, 85° 44.92′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Saint Joseph. Marker is at the intersection of South Preston Street and Rawlings Street, on the right when traveling south on South Preston Street. Marker is at entrance to St. Stephens Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1808 South Preston Street, Louisville KY 40217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Otto Voit (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 2, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
2. Heroism at Little Big Horn Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
3. Heroism at Little Big Horn / Saddler Sergeant Otto Voit Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
