Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
Samuel McAllister
Details
- Rank: Ordinary Seaman
- 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, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, McAllister assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: January 23, 1869, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
- Died: December 13, 1903, Died on active duty U.S.S. Wisconsin, Pacific Ocean
- Buried: Buried at sea between Japan and Hawaii, at sea
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC