Chief Carpenter's Mate Robert Klein, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on January 25, 1904 in Olongapo, Luzon, Philippine Islands — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Raleigh. Klein was 55 years old.
Klein was born on November 11, 1848 in Gerdonen, Germany — one of 130 recipients born in Germany. His Medal of Honor is credited to Marseilles, France. Klein died on November 29, 1931 in Shanghai, China, at the age of 83. He is buried at Bubbling Well Cemetery in Shanghai, China. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Raleigh, for heroism in rescuing shipmates overcome in double bottoms by fumes of turpentine, 25 January 1904.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Spanish–American War.
Places
Timeline
- November 11, 1848Born in Gerdonen, Germany
- January 25, 1904Act of valor — Olongapo, Luzon, Philippine IslandsAge 55. U.S.S. Raleigh
- November 29, 1931Died in Shanghai, ChinaAge 83.
- Resting placeBubbling Well CemeteryShanghai
Biography
Robert Klein (November 11, 1848 – November 29, 1931) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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