Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
George Francis Berg
Details
- Also Known As: Burg, George
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Master Sergeant Ret.)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
17th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: El Caney, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 17, 1927
- Born: December 2, 1868, Mount Erie, Wayne County, IL, United States
- Died: November 27, 1945, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Mount Pleasant Cemetery (MH), South Portland, ME, United States
From the CMOHS Archives
This Medal of Honor Recipient's name was originally recorded with the spelling "Burg" when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He eventually had this error corrected in U.S. military records in 1901 to his true name of "Berg."