Seaman George Harry Rose, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry between June 20 and 22, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Rose was 20 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Rose was born on February 28, 1880 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. His Medal of Honor is credited to Connecticut. Rose died on December 7, 1932 in Newark, New Jersey, at the age of 52. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. His medal is held by American Legion Post 69, Barbourville, KY.
Rose is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 57 credited to Connecticut.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battles at Peking, China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period, Rose distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. While stationed as a crewmember of the U.S.S. Newark, he was part of its landing force that went ashore off Taku, China. On 31 May 1900, he was in a party of six under John McCloy (MH) which took ammunition from the Newark to Tientsin. On 10 June 1900, he was one of a party that carried dispatches from LaFa to Yongstsum at night. On the 13th, he was one of a few who fought off a large force of the enemy, saving the main baggage train from destruction. On the 20th and 21st he was engaged in heavy fighting against the Imperial Army, being always in the first rank. On the 22d he showed gallantry in the capture of the Siku Arsenal. He volunteered to go to the nearby village which was occupied by the enemy to secure medical supplies urgently required. The party brought back the supplies carried by newly taken prisoners
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: World War I.
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Timeline
- February 28, 1880Born in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut
- June 20 - 22, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 20. U.S.S. Newark
- December 7, 1932Died in Newark, New JerseyAge 52.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
George Harry Rose (February 28, 1880 – December 7, 1932) was a member of the United States Navy and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the China Relief Expedition.
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