Andrew V. Stoltenberg
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| Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg | |
|---|---|
| January 26, 1865 – 25 December 1921 | |
| Place of birth | Norway |
| Allegiance | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1890 – c. 1920 |
| Rank | Chief Gunner's Mate |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg (January 26, 1865 in Aarnes, Trondenes, Norway – 25 December 1921) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
As a Gunner's Mate Second Class, Stoltenberg received the Medal "for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle"[1] at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines, on 16 July 1900.
His father died when he was 4 years old and was raised by an aunt and uncle. He left home as a young man and went to sea, arriving in the United States in 1882. In August of 1890 he joined the U.S. Navy in San Francisco, California. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years with the rate of Chief Gunner's Mate. He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Medal of Honor Recipients - Philippine Insurrection. Medal of Honor Citations. Center of Military History (2004-09-01). Retrieved on 2006-08-28.
[edit] References
Andrew V. Stoltenberg ( - 1921). Find A Grave (2000-03-04). Retrieved on 2006-08-28.
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