Name Frank Smith | Rank Oiler | |
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Born August 22, 1864Boston, Massachusetts ( 1864-08-22 ) Allegiance United States of America | ||
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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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.
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