U.S. Navy
Frank Elmer Smith
ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts
Citation
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Smith distinguished himself by meritorlous conduct.
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