Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Ordinary Seaman Samuel McAllister received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 20, 1900 in Tientsin, China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. McAllister was 31 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
McAllister was born on January 23, 1869 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to California. McAllister died on December 13, 1903 in Died on active duty U.S.S. Wisconsin, Pacific Ocean, at the age of 34. He was buried at sea. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
McAllister 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 against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, McAllister assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
- Born: Belfast — map
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Timeline
- January 23, 1869Born in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
- June 20, 1900Act of valor — Tientsin, ChinaAge 31. U.S.S. Newark
- December 13, 1903Died in Died on active duty U.S.S. Wisconsin, Pacific OceanAge 34.
- Resting placeBuried at sea
Biography
Samuel McAllister (January 23, 1869 – December 13, 1903) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion.
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