Frank Elmer Smith (August 22, 1864 – March 4, 1943) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Smith was born August 22, 1864, in Boston, Massachusetts, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Oiler to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1] Smith died on March 4, 1943.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Oiler, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 August 1864, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Virginia. 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, Smith distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "SMITH, FRANK ELMER". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ "Frank Elmer Smith". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
External links
- "Frank Elmer Smith". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved January 31, 2010.