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Martin Torinus Torgerson

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Martin Torinus Torgerson

Birth
Norway
Death
12 Jun 1935 (aged 59)
Rosedale, Queens County, New York, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 6, Lot 8680
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Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Oleesen Norway, he served as a Gunner's Mate, 3rd Class in the US Navy. In action with a relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, between the dates of June 13 and 20 to 22, 1900, he distinguished himself in the face of enemy many times. For meritorious conduct, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in July 1901.
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Oleesen Norway, he served as a Gunner's Mate, 3rd Class in the US Navy. In action with a relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, between the dates of June 13 and 20 to 22, 1900, he distinguished himself in the face of enemy many times. For meritorious conduct, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in July 1901.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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Martin Torinus Torgerson
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class
United States Navy
Medal of Honor
1875-1935
His Wife
Marie Larson
1886-1935

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23233/martin_torinus-torgerson: accessed ), memorial page for Martin Torinus Torgerson (7 Nov 1875–12 Jun 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23233, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.