George Berg
| George Francis Berg | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1868 Mount Erie, Illinois |
| Died | November 27, 1945 (aged 76) |
| Place of burial | Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Francis Berg (December 2, 1868 - November 27, 1945) was an American soldier serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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[edit] Biography
Berg was born December 2, 1868 in Mount Erie, Illinois. After entering the army, he was sent to fight with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War.[1]
He died November 27, 1945 and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine.[2]
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: ______. Birth: Wayne County, Ill. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b "BERG, GEORGE". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
- ^ "George Berg". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7257271. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
[edit] External links
- "George Berg". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7257271. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
- "George Berg". Hall of Valor. Military Times. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1081. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
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