It’s officially #MedalofHonorMarch!

Click here to stay up to date on Recipient events, learn about the history of the medal, and join us as we count down to National Medal of Honor Day on March 25.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

or
  • Filter Recipient Database here
    • Service Branch
    • Conflict / Era
    • Additional Filters
      -  
    or

China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy

Robert Henry Stanley

Details
  • Rank: Hospital Apprentice (Highest Rank: Chief Pharmacist)
  • 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: Peking, China
Citation
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in volunteering and carrying messages under fire at Peking, China, 12 July 1900.
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert H. Stanley
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert H. Stanley
Additional Details
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn
  • Born: May 2, 1881, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
  • Died: July 15, 1942, Pensacola, FL, United States
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (7-8348), Arlington, VA, United States
 

Questions? For More Information Contact Us!

Contact Us