Martin T. Torgerson

Martin T. Torgerson
Born	November 7, 1875(1875-11-07) Oleesen, Norway
Died	June 12, 1939(1939-06-12) (aged 63)
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Lieutenant
Battles/wars	Boxer Rebellion
Awards	Medal of Honor

Martin Torinus Torgerson (November 7, 1875-June 12, 1939) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Torgerson was born November 7, 1875 in Oleesen, Norway, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Gunner's Mate Third Class to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.^[1]

He died June 12, 1939 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 6, lot 8680, map grid W/22.^[2] When his wife, Marie Larsen Torgerson died in 1935 she was buried with him.^[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization. Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 7 November 1875, Oleesen, Norway. Accredited to. Virginia. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Torgerson distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.^[1]

See also

	Biography portal
	United States Navy portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "TORGERSON, MARTIN T.". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved February 1, 2010. 
2. ^ "Martin T. Torgerson". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=23233. Retrieved February 1, 2010. 
3. ^ "Martin T. Sorgeson: Lieutenant, United States Navy". Burials at Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery Website. July 4, 2007. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/mtorger.htm. Retrieved February 1, 2010. 

External links

• "Martin T. Torgerson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2315. Retrieved February 1, 2010. 

Persondata
Name	Torgerson, Martin T.
Alternative names	Torgerson, Martin Torinus
Short description	United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Date of birth	November 7, 1875
Place of birth	Oleesen, Norway
Date of death	June 12, 1939
Place of death