Charles Robert Francis (May 19, 1875 – July 15, 1946) was a Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions on June 21, 1900, near Tianjin, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Charles Robert Francis | |
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 Charles Robert Francis | |
| Born | May 19, 1875 Doylestown, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 15, 1946 (aged 71) California |
| Place of burial | Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898–1923 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Battles/wars | China Relief Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Francis was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was a private. He later obtained the rank of sergeant major. Sergeant Major Francis is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation edit
Francis, Charles Robert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, G.O. Navy Department, No.55, July 19, 1901
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Francis distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ "William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient". China Relief Expedition. United States Army Center of Military History. 16 July 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
References edit
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Charles Robert Francis, Medal of Honor recipient". Who's who in Marine Corps history. History Division, United States Marine Corps. 18 September 2003. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient". China Relief Expedition. United States Army Center of Military History. 16 July 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- "Photo of Grave site of MOH Recipient Charles Robert Francis at www.homeofheroes.com Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 24, 2010.