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.

Biography

Berg was born December 2, 1868, in

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. After entering the army, he was sent to fight with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War. He died November 27, 1945, and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland, Maine.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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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.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Berg, George F. 1868 births 1945 deaths United States Army Medal of Honor recipients United States Army soldiers People from Wayne County, Illinois Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from South Portland, Maine

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Medal of Honor citation

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