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Boxer Rebellion
Carl Emil Petersen
Chief Machinist · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
17 August 1900 · Peking, China
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Action
- Peking, China
The citation
Official 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.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
