China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Harry Fisher
Details
Also Known As: Phillips, Franklin J.
Rank: Private
Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - July 16, 1900
Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
Served in the presence of the enemy at the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900. Assisting in the erection of barricades during the action, Fisher was killed by the heavy fire of the enemy.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: Yes
Born: October 20, 1874, McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA, United States
Died: July 16, 1900, Peking, China
Buried: Versailles Cemetery (MH) (J-67), McKeesport, PA, United States
Location of Medal:
McKeesport Heritage Center, McKeesport, PA