John Olof Dahlgren

He faced enemy fire during the fierce fighting around Peking

John Olof Dahlgren was born on September 14, 1872, in Sweden. He served as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the China Relief Expedition.

His Medal of Honor recognized meritorious conduct in the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, during the period from June 20 to July 16, 1900. The brief citation does not specify his individual tactical actions.

Dahlgren died on February 11, 1963, in Vallejo, California, and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno. His Medal of Honor preserves the record of his service during the fighting in China.

Official Medal of Honor 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.