U.S. Navy
Burke Hanford
ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
RankChief Machinist
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
BirthplaceToledo, Ohio
Citation
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hanford distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
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