Place of burial buried at sea Name Samuel McAllister Unit USS Wisconsin (BB-9) | Rank Ordinary Seaman | |
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Born January 23, 1869
Belfast, Ireland ( 1869-01-23 ) Died December 13, 1903(1903-12-13) (aged 34)
at sea aboard the USS Wisconsin Allegiance United States of America | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
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Samuel McAllister (January 23, 1869 – December 13, 1903) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion.
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Biography
McAllister was born January 23, 1869, in Belfast, Ireland, and after entering the Navy was sent as an Ordinary Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
His Medal was presented to him by President Theodore Roosevelt and his Medal of Honor was accredited to the state California.
His body was lost at sea while serving aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-9).
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 January 1869, Belfast, Ireland. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 84, 22 March 1902.
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.