Private Albert Ralph Campbell was a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 21, 1900 in Tientsin, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Campbell was 25 years old.
3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on March 24, 1902. He later rose to the rank of Corporal.
Campbell was born on April 8, 1875 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pennsylvania. Campbell died on December 4, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Campbell is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In action at Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900. During the advance on Tientsin, Campbell distinguished himself by his conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- April 8, 1875Born in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
- June 21, 1900Act of valor — Tientsin, ChinaAge 25.
- March 24, 1902Medal of Honor presented
- December 4, 1925Died in Los Angeles, CaliforniaAge 50.
- Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial ParkGlendale, California
Biography
Albert Ralph Campbell (April 8, 1875 – December 4, 1925) was an American Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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