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
Died	December 26, 1945(1945-12-26) (aged 73)
Place of burial	Veteran's Home Cemetery, Port Orchard, Washington
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Young's Scouts 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal 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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

• "Gotfred Jensen, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on April 20, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

• "Gravesite for Gotfred Jensen". HomeofHeroes.com. C. Douglas Sterner. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

• "Medal of Honor citation for Gotfred Jensen". HomeofHeroes.com. C. Douglas Sterner. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
• "Prairie Public.Org: Radio: Radio Home at www.prairiepublic.org Prairie Public programs". Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved September 29, 2010.