James A. Smith (Medal of Honor)

James Aloysius Smith
Born September 2, 1880
New York
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Landsman
Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion
Awards Medal of Honor
Spouse(s) Catherine Carlow

James A. Smith (born September 2, 1880, date of death unknown) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Early life

Smith was born September 2, 1880 in New York, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Landsman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 2 September 1880, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Smith distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SMITH, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 1, 2010.