Albert Ralph Campbell
Encyclopedia
Albert Ralph Campbell was an American
Private serving in the United States Marine Corps
during the Boxer Rebellion
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
, and after entering the Marine Corps he was sent as an private to China
to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died December 4, 1925 and is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, California
. His grave can be found in section M, L-712.
Citation:
United States
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Private serving in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
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during the Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society" , or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" , in China between...
who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Campbell was born April 8, 1875 in Williamsport, PennsylvaniaWilliamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
, and after entering the Marine Corps he was sent as an private to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died December 4, 1925 and is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. His grave can be found in section M, L-712.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 8 April 1875, Williamsport, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.Citation:
In action at Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900. During the advance on Tientsin, Campbell distinguished himself by his conduct.