Reuben Jasper Phillips
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Reuben J. Phillips was an American
Corporal
serving in the United States Marine Corps
during the Boxer Rebellion
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare Island, California
July 16, 1898. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese
Boxer Rebellion.
He received the Medal for his actions in China
on 13 and 20–22 June 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.
He was discharged from the Marine Corps on July 21, 1903 at the rank of sergeant
. He died February 8, 1936 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery
, San Francisco, California
and his grave can be found in plot D.
Citation:
United States
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Corporal
Corporal
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serving in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
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
Phillips was born July 28, 1874 in Cambria, CaliforniaCalifornia
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...
and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare Island, 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...
July 16, 1898. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese
China
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Boxer Rebellion.
He received the Medal for his actions in 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...
on 13 and 20–22 June 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.
He was discharged from the Marine Corps on July 21, 1903 at the rank of sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
. He died February 8, 1936 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery, located in the Presidio of San Francisco, California. Because of the name and location, it is frequently confused with Golden Gate National Cemetery, a few miles south of the city....
, San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
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and his grave can be found in plot D.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 28 July 1874, Cambria, Calif. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.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, Phillips distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.