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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Army

Andre Walker Brewster

Details
  • Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Major General)
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    9th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 13, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
While under fire rescued two of his men from drowning.
Medal of Honor Recipient Andre W. Brewster
Medal of Honor Recipient Andre W. Brewster
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: September 15, 1903
  • Born: December 9, 1862, Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ, United States
  • Died: March 27, 1942
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (2-1130), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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