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Frank Elmer Smith

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Name
  
Frank Smith

Awards
  
Medal of Honor

Battles/wars
  
Boxer Rebellion

Rank
  
Oiler


Frank Elmer Smith Frank Elmer Smith 1864 1943 Find A Grave Memorial

Born
  
August 22, 1864 Boston, Massachusetts (
1864-08-22
)

Allegiance
  
United States of America

Service/branch
  
United States Navy

Frank Elmer Smith (Born August 22, 1864) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

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Frank Elmer Smith Frank Elmer Smith 1919 1998 Find A Grave Memorial

Biography

Smith was born August 22, 1864 in Boston, Massachusetts, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Oiler to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Oiler, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 August 1864, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

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, Smith distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

References

Frank Elmer Smith Wikipedia
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