Paul Gerber [SEP] place of birth
Paul Gerber
Paul Gerber (1854 Berlin, Germany – 13 August 1909 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany) was a German physics teacher. He studied in Berlin from 1872-1875. In 1877 he became a teacher at the Realgymnasium (high school) in Stargard in Pommern. Gerber is known for his controversial work on the speed of gravity and the perihelion shift of Mercury's orbit.
Gravitation.
Gravitation Basic concept.
Based on the electrodynamic laws of Wilhelm Eduard Weber, Carl Friedrich Gauß, and Bernhard Riemann
of the Corps of Engineers in February 1867. He was offered a commission on several occasions, but declined each time.
Upon his retirement in November 1871, Gerber received the Medal of Honor for his entire career. He was the first US Army engineer to receive the medal. He was buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Medal of Honor citation.
Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, U.S. Engineers. Place and date: 1839-1871. Entered service at: Brooklyn, N.Y. Birth: Dresden