Corporal John Olof Dahlgren, a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on July 16, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Dahlgren was 27 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Dahlgren was born on September 14, 1872 in Kahliwar, Sweden — one of 17 recipients born in Sweden. His Medal of Honor is credited to California. Dahlgren died on February 11, 1963 in Vallejo, California, at the age of 90. He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.
Dahlgren is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 142 credited to California.
Official Medal of Honor 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- September 14, 1872Born in Kahliwar, Sweden
- July 16, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 27.
- February 11, 1963Died in Vallejo, CaliforniaAge 90.
- Resting placeGolden Gate National CemeterySan Bruno, California
Biography
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.
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