Corporal Reuben Jasper Phillips, a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry between June 20 and 22, 1900 in China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark. Phillips was 25 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 Sergeant.
Phillips was born on July 28, 1874 in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California. His Medal of Honor is credited to California. Phillips died on February 8, 1936, at the age of 61. He is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery in San Francisco, California.
Phillips is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 142 credited to California.
Official Medal of Honor 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, Phillips distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- July 28, 1874Born in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California
- June 20 - 22, 1900Act of valor — ChinaAge 25. Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark
- February 8, 1936DiedAge 61.
- Resting placeSan Francisco National CemeterySan Francisco, California
Biography
Reuben J. Phillips (July 28, 1874 – February 8, 1936) was a United States Marine serving during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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