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John Olof Dahlgren

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John Olof Dahlgren
Dahlgren c. 1951
Born(1872-09-14)September 14, 1872
Kalmar, Sweden
DiedFebruary 11, 1963(1963-02-11) (aged 90)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1896–1901
Rank Corporal
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

Biography

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Dahlgren 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

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Rank 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

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  1. ^ 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.
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