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George Harry Rose
February 28, 1880 (1880-02-28) – December 7, 1932 (aged 52)
Lieutenant Commander George Rose
Lieutenant Commander George Rose
Place of birth Stamford, Connecticut
Place of death Newark, New Jersey
Allegiance Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Unit USS Newark (C-1)
Battles/wars China Relief Expedition
World War I
Awards Medal of Honor

George Harry Rose (February 28, 1880 – December 7, 1932) was a member of the United States Navy and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the China Relief Expedition. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Lieutenant Commander ( Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy) is a Commissioned officer rank in many navies Superior The China Relief Expedition was the United States military term for the rescue of Caucasians and other European citizens in the wake of the Boxer Rebellion. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. The China Relief Expedition was the United States military term for the rescue of Caucasians and other European citizens in the wake of the Boxer Rebellion.

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Biography

Rose enlisted in the Navy from his birth state of Connecticut and served on the cruiser USS Newark (C-1) as a Seaman. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Seaman as a rate refers to one of the lowest rates in a Navy. During the China Relief Expedition of 1900, Newark, serving as flagship for the Assistant Commander of the Asiatic Station, was brought to the Peking area to protect Americans who were under threat from the Boxer Rebellion. flagship is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels a designation given on account of being either the largest fastest newest most heavily armed or for publicity purposes the most well The Asiatic Squadron was the fleet of United States Navy Warships and supporting elements stationed in the Pacific Ocean in the 19th century The Boxer Rebellion, or Boxer Movement, was an uprising by members of the Chinese Society of Right and Harmonious Fists against foreign influence Rose voluntarily took part in land operations there in May and June 1900, distinguishing himself on several occasions, among them carrying dispatches on June 10, helping to fight off an attack on his unit's baggage train on the 13th, engaging in combat from June 20 to June 22, and obtaining medical supplies from an enemy-held village. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. For his "meritorious conduct" on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Rose received a commission as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in 1917. An officer is a member of an armed force who holds a position of authority Ensign (ˈɛnsən is a junior rank of commissioned officer in the militaries of some countries normally in the infantry or navy The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. He served in the Third Naval District (New York City region) during World War I and was promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in mid-1918. The City of New York World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric On 15 July 1929 he became a Lieutenant Commander in the Merchant Marine Naval Reserve. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lieutenant Commander ( Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy) is a Commissioned officer rank in many navies Superior Overview The merchant marine is a civilian auxiliary of the U Rose died at age 52 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States, established during the American Civil War

Medal of Honor citation

Seaman Rose's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

In the presence of the enemy during the battles at Peking, China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Throughout this period, Rose distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. While stationed as a crewmember of the U. S. S. Newark, he was part of its landing force that went ashore off Taku, China. on 31 May 1900, he was in a party of 6 under John McCloy (MH) which took ammunition from the Newark to Tientsin. See John McCloy for other people with the same name John McCloy was a sailor in the United States Navy who is one of only 19 individuals ( Postal map spelling: Tientsin) is the second largest city in northern coastal China. On 10 June 1900, he was one of a party that carried dispatches from LaFa to Yongstsum at night. On the 13th he was one of a few who fought off a large force of the enemy saving the Main baggage train from destruction. On the 20th and 21st he was engaged in heavy fighting against the Imperial Army being always in the first rank. On the 22d he showed gallantry in the capture of the Siku Arsenal. He volunteered to go to the nearby village which was occupied by the enemy to secure medical supplies urgently required. The party brought back the supplies carried by newly taken prisoners.

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References

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