Carl Emil Petersen

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Carl E. Petersen
Born(1875-08-24)August 24, 1875
Hamburg, Germany
DiedNovember 17, 1971(1971-11-17) (aged 96)
Place of burial
Clover Leaf Memorial Park
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1898 - 1902
RankChief Machinist
UnitUSS Newark
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal 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[edit]

Petersen 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[edit]

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]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Service Profile

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