John Olof Dahlgren
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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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.
United StatesJohn Olof Dahlgren | |
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Dahlgren c. 1951 | |
| Born | September 14, 1872 Kalmar, Sweden |
| Died | February 11, 1963 (aged 90) Vallejo, California, U.S.[1] |
Place of burial | Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
Service years | 1896–1901 |
Rank | .svg){kind=small} Corporal |
Conflicts | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.[2]
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.[2]
He died February 11, 1963, and is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
Medal of Honor citation
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.[2]
