Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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