Albert Ralph Campbell (April 8, 1875 – December 4, 1925) was an American Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Albert Ralph Campbell | |
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| Born | April 8, 1875 Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 4, 1925 (aged 50) |
| Place of burial | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897–1902 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography edit
Campbell was born April 8, 1875, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and after entering the Marine Corps he was sent as a private to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]
He died December 4, 1925, and is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, California.
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 8 April 1875, Williamsport, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action at Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900. During the advance on Tientsin, Campbell distinguished himself by his conduct.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "CAMPBELL, ALBERT RALPH". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 26 January 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
External links edit
- "Albert Ralph Campbell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 5, 2010.