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Battles/wars
  
Boxer Rebellion

Awards
  
Medal of Honor

Name
  
Joseph Killackey

Battles and wars
  
Boxer Rebellion

Role
  
Sailor

Died
  
September 8, 1946


Born
  
January 21, 1879 Cork County, Ireland (
1879-01-21
)

Place of burial
  
Mount Moriah Cemetery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Allegiance
  
United States of America

Rank
  
Gunner's Mate Third Class

Service/branch
  
United States Navy

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Joseph Killackey (January 21, 1879– September 8, 1946) 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

Killackey was born January 21, 1879 in Cork County, Ireland, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Landsman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.

He died September 8, 1946, and is buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His grave can be found in the naval asylum plot.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 21 January 1879, Cork County, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Killackey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

References

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