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U.S. Navy
McAllister, Samuel
McAllister, Samuel
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
HometownBelfast
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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1900

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