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Boxer Rebellion

David John Scannell

Private · U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps

17 August 1900 · Peking, China

Branch
U.S. Marine Corps
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
Peking, China

The citation

Official citation

In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Scannell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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