Bruno Albert Forsterer

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: July 14, 1869, Koenigsberg, Germany. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901. Citation: For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899. ==After the war==

William E. Dargie appointed Bruno Forsterer general manager of the Oakland Tribune. Upon Dargie's death on February 10, 1911, Forsterer succeeded Dargie as the publisher of the paper (1911–1915). Forsterer also served as the executor for the Dargie's will. Forsterer would serve new Tribune owner, (former U.S. Congressman) Joseph R. Knowland as Business Manager of the Oakland Tribune, (1915–1957). In 1936, Joseph Knowland, Bruno Forsterer and Joseph Blum founded the Franklin Investment Company (later, the Franklin Credit Union). His son, Harold B. Forsterer (1900–1974) served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Oakland Tribune (1957–1965). he died on June 13 1957. Bruno Forsterer is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His grave is located in section 53, Lot 2757. ==See also==