John Olof Dahlgren
John Olof Dahlgren | |
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 Dahlgren's headstone at Golden Gate National Cemetery | |
| Born | September 14, 1872 Kalmar, Sweden |
| Died | February 11, 1963 (aged 90) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1896–1901 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John O. 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
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 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.[2] His grave can be found in section Z, grave 1950.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: September 14, 1872, Kahliwar, 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
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "John Olof Dahlgren". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
External links
- 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.
- 1872 births
- 1963 deaths
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Marines
- American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
- Foreign-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Swedish emigrants to the United States
- Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials at Golden Gate National Cemetery