b. 01/06/1856 Linkoping, Sweden. d. 02/11/1943 Gothenburg, Sweden.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/12/1890 White Clay Creek, South Dakota.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was also known as Ragnar Theeodor Ling-Vannerus. He entered the US Army at New York, NY and served as a First Sergeant. He was awarded the CMOHS for action at White Clay Creek, South Dakota on December 30, 1890. He received his Medal on April 13, 1891.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery.
BURIAL LOCATION: ST ELIN CEMETERY, SKOVDE, SWEDEN.
DEPARTMENT 909, SOUTHERN EDGE, NO 50, URN 3
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
Acknowledgement:
Kevin Brazier – Images of the Ragnar Grave.