China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
Frank Elmer Smith
Details
Rank: Oiler (Highest Rank: Chief Water Tender)
Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Unit/Command: U.S.S. Newark
Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - 22, 1900
Medal of Honor Action Place: China
Citation
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Smith distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Virginia
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: August 22, 1864, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
Died: March 4, 1943, Boston, MA, United States
Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, MA, United States