George Berg-South Portland, ME
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 38.184 W 070° 14.352
19T E 400043 N 4832235
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Portland, ME in Section J, Lot 50, Grave 1.
Waymark Code: WMY12H
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2018
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He was born on December 2, 1868 in Mount Erie, IL and died on November 27, 1945 in Portland, ME. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BERG, GEORGE
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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