| Charles Robert Francis | |
|---|---|
 Charles Robert Francis | |
| Born | May 19, 1875 |
| Died | July 15, 1946 (aged 71) |
| Place of birth | Doylestown, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | California |
| Place of burial | Hollywood Cemetery, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1923 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Battles/wars | China Relief Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Robert Francis (b: May 19, 1875 Doylestown, Pennsylvania–July 15, 1946) was a Marine Private who received the Medal of Honor for actions on June 21, 1900, near Tientsin, China during the Boxer Rebellion. He later obtained the rank of Sergeant Major. Sergeant Major Francis is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, California Sec 5, Lot 737, Grave 5.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Francis, Charles Robert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, G.O. Navy Department, No.55, July 19, 1901
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Francis distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[2]
Notes[]
- ↑ "Charles Robert Francis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9679532. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
- ↑ "William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient". China Relief Expedition. United States Army Center of Military History. 16 July 2007. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Charles Robert Francis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9679532. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
- "Charles Robert Francis, Medal of Honor recipient". Who's who in Marine Corps history. History Division, United States Marine Corps. 18 September 2003. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/Francis_CR.htm. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "William Remsburg Grove, Medal of Honor recipient". China Relief Expedition. United States Army Center of Military History. 16 July 2007. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- "Home of Heroes". http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/ch_francis.html. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- "Photo of Grave site of MOH Recipient Charles Robert Francis at www.homeofheroes.com Home of Heroes". http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_af/francis_charles_ca.html. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
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