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U.S. Navy

Killackey, Joseph

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

RankGunner's Mate Third Class

Year of Action1900

Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)

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.

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

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Smith, Frank ElmerU.S. NavyConflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

Van Etten, HudsonU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Sundquist, Gustav AdolfU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Stupka, LaddieU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Sullivan, James F.U.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Wainwright Jr., RichardU.S. NavyConflict: Veracruz Expedition

Taylor, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Westermark, AxelU.S. NavyConflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

Stanley, Robert HenryU.S. NavyConflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

Wheeler, George HuberU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Williams, FrankU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Drexler, Henry ClayU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

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