Carl Emil Petersen

Carl E. Petersen
Born(1875-08-24)August 24, 1875
Hamburg, Germany
DiedNovember 17, 1971(1971-11-17) (aged 96)
Edison, New Jersey, U.S.
Place of burial
Clover Leaf Memorial Park
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Allegiance United States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1898 - 1902
RankChief Machinist
UnitUSS Newark
ConflictsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Carl Emil Petersen (August 24, 1875 – November 17, 1971) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

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