Albert Ralph Campbell

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.

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

Biography

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

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]

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See also

References

  1. "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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