Years of service 1898 - 1923 Awards Medal of Honor | Name Charles Francis Rank Sergeant Major | |
Born May 19, 1875
Doylestown, Pennsylvania ( 1875-05-19 ) Place of burial Hollywood Cemetery, California Battles/wars China Relief Expedition Died July 15, 1946, California, United States Service/branch United States Marine Corps | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Charles Robert Francis (b: May 19, 1875 Doylestown, Pennsylvania–July 15, 1946) was a Marine Private who received the Medal of Honor for actions on June 21, 1900, near Tientsin, China during the Boxer Rebellion. He later obtained the rank of Sergeant Major. Sergeant Major Francis is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, California Sec 5, Lot 737, Grave 5.
Medal of Honor citation
Francis, Charles Robert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, G.O. Navy Department, No.55, July 19, 1901
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Francis distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
References
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