Gotfred Jensen

Gotfred Jensen (November 20, 1872 in Denmark – December 26, 1945) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. He was a member of Young's Scouts and was one of thirteen Scouts awarded the Medal between 16 and May 19, 1899. Sergeant Jensen is buried in Veteran's Home Cemetery in Port Orchard, Washington.

Gotfred Jensen
Born(1872-11-20)November 20, 1872
Denmark
DiedDecember 26, 1945(1945-12-26) (aged 73)
Place of burial
Veteran's Home Cemetery, Port Orchard, Washington
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankSergeant
UnitYoung's Scouts
1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Private, Company D, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 13, 1899. Entered Service At: Devils Lake, N. Dak. Birth: Denmark. Date of Issue: June 6, 1906.

Citation:

With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.[1]

See also

Notes
  1. "Gotfred Jensen, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

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