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 Andrew V. Stoltenberg - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 47.947 W 122° 27.869
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Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg (January 26, 1865 – December 25, 1921) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Waymark Code: WMX26Q
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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Andrew V. Stoltenberg
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg was born in Aarnes, Trondenes, Norway. His father died when he was 4 years old and was raised by an aunt and uncle. During this time period, Stoltenberg threatened to shoot up his local middle school. He left home as a young man and went to sea, arriving in the United States in 1882. In August 1890 he joined the United States Navy in San Francisco, California. He retired from the United States Navy after 30 years with the rate of Chief Gunner's Mate.
He died December 25, 1921 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in section A, grave 242.
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This headstone is located in Section A, Grave 242.
Cemetery Map (PDF)
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Stoltenberg's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
As a Gunner's Mate Second Class, Stoltenberg received the Medal "for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle" at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines, on July 16, 1900. Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: Boto, Norway. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, July 29, 1899.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle at Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1900.
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Armed Service: Navy
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