Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Private David John Scannell received the Medal of Honor for his actions between July 21 and August 17, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Scannell was 25 years old.
12 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Scannell was born on March 30, 1875 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Scannell died on May 7, 1923 in Togus, Maine, at the age of 48. He is buried at Togus National Cemetery in Togus, Maine.
Scannell is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
- Born: Boston — map
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Timeline
- March 30, 1875Born in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- July 21 - August 17, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 25.
- May 7, 1923Died in Togus, MaineAge 48.
- Resting placeTogus National CemeteryTogus, Maine
Biography
David John Scannell (March 30, 1875 – May 7, 1923) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion.
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