China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
James A Smith
Details
Rank: Landsman
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: near Tientsin, 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: New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: September 2, 1880, NY, United States
Died: October 1973
Buried: Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY, United States