| Carl E. Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1875 |
| Died | November 17, 1971 (aged 96) |
| Place of birth | Hamburg, Germany |
| Place of burial |
Clover Leaf Memorial Park Woodbridge, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Machinist |
| Unit | USS Newark |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
Biography[]
Petersen was born August 24, 1875 in Hamburg, Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Chief Machinist to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]
He died November 17, 1971, and is buried in Clover Leaf Memorial Park Woodbridge, New Jersey.[2] His grave can be found in the clover section, plot 285, grave 1.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank 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[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "PETERSEN, CARL EMIL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Carl Emil Petersen". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7199814. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
External links[]
- "Carl Emil Petersen". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=303. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
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