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U.S. Marine Corps

John Olof Dahlgren

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

Year of Action1900

BirthplaceKahliwar

Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900, Dahlgren distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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