Carl Emil Petersen (August 24, 1875 – November 17, 1971) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Carl E. Petersen | |
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| Born | August 24, 1875 Hamburg, Germany |
| Died | November 17, 1971 (aged 96) |
| Place of burial | Clover Leaf Memorial Park Woodbridge, New Jersey |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1902 |
| Rank | Chief Machinist |
| Unit | USS Newark |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editPetersen was born August 24, 1875, in Hamburg, Germany, and after entering the navy in 1898 he was sent as a Chief Machinist to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1] He left the navy in 1902.[2]
He died November 17, 1971, and is buried in Clover Leaf Memorial Park in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Chief Machinist, U.S. Navy. Place and date: Peking, China, 28 June to 17 August 1900. Entered service at: New Jersey. Born: 24 August 1875, Hamburg, Germany. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 28 June to 17 August 1900. During this period Chief Machinist Petersen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "PETERSEN, CARL EMIL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ Service Profile
External links
edit- "Carl Emil Petersen". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved January 31, 2010.