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Albert Ralph Campbell

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Albert Ralph Campbell
Born(1875-04-08)April 8, 1875
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 4, 1925(1925-12-04) (aged 50)
Place of burial
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, California
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1897–1902
RankCorporal
Battles / warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Albert Ralph Campbell (April 8, 1875 – December 4, 1925) was an American Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

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Campbell was born April 8, 1875, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and after entering the Marine Corps he was sent as a private to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died December 4, 1925, and is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, California.

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 8 April 1875, Williamsport, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action at Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900. During the advance on Tientsin, Campbell distinguished himself by his conduct.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "CAMPBELL, ALBERT RALPH". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 26 January 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
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