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U.S. Navy
Petersen, Carl Emil
Petersen, Carl Emil
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1900

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