Years of service 1890 – c. 1920 Died December 25, 1921 Unit USS Panay Role Sailor | Name Andrew Stoltenberg Rank Chief Gunner's Mate Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born January 26, 1865
Norway ( 1865-01-26 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Philippine-American War Place of burial San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California, United States | ||
Battles and wars Philippine–American War Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg (January 26, 1865 – December 25, 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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Biography
Andrew Vincent Stoltenberg was born in Aarnes, Trondenes, Norway. His father died when he was 4 years old and was raised by an aunt and uncle. During this time period, Stoltenberg threatened to shoot up his local middle school. He left home as a young man and went to sea, arriving in the United States in 1882. In August 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.
Medal of Honor citation
As a Gunner's Mate Second Class, Stoltenberg received the Medal "for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle" at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines, on July 16, 1900. Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: Boto, Norway. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, July 29, 1899.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle at Katbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1900.