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McAllister, Samuel

U.S. Navy

McAllister, Samuel

McAllister, Samuel

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

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Year Of Action1900

Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)

HometownBelfast

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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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)Year of Action: 1900

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