George Berg

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.

George Francis Berg
Born	(1868-12-02)December 2, 1868 Mount Erie, Illinois, U.S.
Died	November 27, 1945(1945-11-27) (aged 76) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Place of burial	Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Rank	Master Sergeant
Unit	17th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

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

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War