Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Reuben Jasper Phillips
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment,
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- 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, Phillips distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 28, 1874, Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, CA, United States
- Died: February 8, 1936
- Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (OS-D-3-118) ), San Francisco, CA, United States