Reuben Jasper Phillips

Reuben Jasper Phillips
Phillips' gravestone in San Francisco National Cemetery
Born	(1874-07-28)July 28, 1874 Cambria, California
Died	February 8, 1936(1936-02-08) (aged 61)
Place of burial	San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1898–1903
Rank	Sergeant
Battles / wars	Boxer Rebellion
Awards	Medal of Honor

Reuben J. Phillips (July 28, 1874 – February 8, 1936) was a United States Marine serving during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Phillips was born July 28, 1874, in Cambria, California and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare Island, California July 16, 1898.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]

He received the Medal for his actions in China on 13 and 20–22 June 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.[2]

He was discharged from the Marine Corps on July 21, 1903, at the rank of sergeant. He died February 8, 1936, and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 28 July 1874, Cambria, Calif. Accredited to: California. 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, Phillips distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[2]

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion

References

1. Schuon, Karl (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 171. Retrieved February 8, 2010. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
2. "PHILLIPS, REUBEN JASPER". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 8, 2010.

External links

• "Reuben Jasper Phillips". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 8, 2010.