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John Berg served in World War II, Korea and was killed in action in the Vietnam War. His nephew, Daniel McMahon, Jr., earned two Silver Stars in the Vietnam War.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Platoon Sergeant

    Regiment:

    26th Marines

    Division:

    5th Marine Division

    Action Date:

    March 15, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Platoon Sergeant John Vernon Berg (MCSN: 287924), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Headquarters Company, Twenty-Sixth Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 15 March 1945. Undaunted by hostile small arms fire, Platoon Sergeant Berg boldly led an armored tractor over two hundred yards of treacherous terrain, thereby enabling the vehicle to clear a road for our advancing troops and tanks. Returning to lead the advance of two tanks over the new road, he directed accurate tank fire against the enemy. By his courage and initiative, Platoon Sergeant Berg upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.