Carl Emil Petersen
Encyclopedia
Carl Emil Petersen was an American
sailor
serving in the United States Navy
during the Boxer Rebellion
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died November 17, 1971, and is buried in Clover Leaf Memorial Park
Woodbridge, New Jersey. His grave can be found in the clover section, plot 285, grave 1.
Citation:
United States
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sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
serving in the United States Navy
United States Navy
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during the Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society" , or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" , in China between...
who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
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 ChinaChina
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to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died November 17, 1971, and is buried in Clover Leaf Memorial Park
Woodbridge, New Jersey. His grave can be found in the clover section, plot 285, grave 1.
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.