US Marine Corps. Born 14 Sep 1872 in Kahliwar, Sweden. Boxer Rebellion War: Enlisted from California. Corporal. Awarded Medal of Honor. In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 Jun 1900 to 16 Jul 1900, Dahlgren distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. Sources: (“America’s Medal of Honor Recipients”. Publ. 1977, pp 387, 1013)
