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Dahlgren, John Olof
Dahlgren, John Olof
Year of Action1900
HometownKahliwar
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.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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