U.S. Navy
Carl Emil Petersen
ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
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.
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