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 Reuben Jasper Phillips - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 47.932 W 122° 27.941
10S E 547039 N 4183633
Reuben J. Phillips (July 28, 1874–February 8, 1936) was an American marine serving during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Waymark Code: WMJY8J
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2014
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Reuben Jasper Phillips
is one of thirty-six Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Phillips was born July 28, 1874 in Cambria, California and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare Island, California July 16, 1898. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.
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.
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.
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This headstone is located in Section OSD, Grave 3.
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Phillips citation states:
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.
This headstone can be seen easily from a car on the road driving by. The stone is front row and facing the street as one drives by section OSD.
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Armed Service: Marines
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