Charles Robert Francis | |
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Born | Doylestown, Pennsylvania | May 19, 1875
Died | July 15, 1946 California | (aged 71)
Place of burial | Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1898–1923 |
Rank | Sergeant Major |
Battles/wars | China Relief Expedition |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Robert Francis (May 19, 1875 – July 15, 1946) was a Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions on June 21, 1900, near Tianjin, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Francis was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was a private. He later obtained the rank of sergeant major. Sergeant Major Francis is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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.[1]