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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps

John Olof Dahlgren

Details
  • Rank: Corporal
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 16, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900, Dahlgren distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Medal of Honor Recipient John O. Dahlgren
Medal of Honor Recipient John O. Dahlgren
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: California
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: September 14, 1872, Kahliwar, Sweden
  • Died: February 11, 1963, Vallejo, CA, United States
  • Buried: Golden Gate National Cemetery (MH) (Z-1950), San Bruno, CA, United States
 

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