George Francis Berg | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1868 Mount Erie, Illinois |
| Died | November 27, 1945 (aged 76) |
| Place of burial | Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | 17th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Francis Berg (December 2, 1868 - November 27, 1945) was an American soldier serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Berg was born December 2, 1868, in Mount Erie, Illinois. After entering the army, he was sent to fight with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War.[1]
He died November 27, 1945, and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: ______. Birth: Wayne County, Ill. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "BERG, GEORGE". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
- ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
External links
- "George Berg". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
- "George Berg". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved June 12, 2010.