John Olof Dahlgren (September 14, 1872 – February 11, 1963) was an American corporal serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
John Olof Dahlgren | |
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 Dahlgren c. 1951 | |
| Born | September 14, 1872 Kalmar, Sweden |
| Died | February 11, 1963 (aged 90) |
| Place of burial | Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, California, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1896–1901 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editDahlgren was born September 14, 1872, in Kalmar, Sweden and after entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[1]
He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Peking, China from June 20 – July 16, 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.[1]
He died February 11, 1963, and is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: September 14, 1872, Kalmar, Sweden. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
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.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "DAHLGREN, JOHN OLOF". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
External links
edit- Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 51. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - "John Olof Dahlgren". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.