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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps

Albert Moore

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Ret.)
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy, Moore assisted in the erection of barricades.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: California
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: December 25, 1862, Merced, Merced County, CA, United States
  • Died: September 14, 1916, Port Mason, CA, United States
  • Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (WS-1032-A), San Francisco, CA, United States
 

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