George Francis Berg | |
Birth Date: | 2 December 1868 |
Birth Place: | Mount Erie, Illinois |
Placeofburial: | Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Branch: | United States Army |
Rank: | Master Sergeant |
Unit: | 17th Infantry Regiment |
Battles: | 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.
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]
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]