George Berg


George Francis Berg 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 Mount Erie, Illinois. 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.

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.