Andrew V. Stoltenberg
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| Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg | |
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| January 26, 1865 – December 25, 1921 (aged 56) | |
 Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Norway |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  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.
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[edit] Biography
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 United States Navy in San Francisco, California. He retired from the United States Navy after 30 years with the rate of Chief Gunner's Mate. He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: Boto, Norway. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 29 July 1899.
Citation:
- For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle at Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, 16 July 1900.
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- Andrew V. Stoltenberg at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-10-29
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