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Samuel McAllister
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| Born | January 23, 1869 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | December 13, 1903 (aged 34) at sea aboard the USS Wisconsin |
| Place of burial |
buried at sea
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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United States Navy |
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Unit | USS Wisconsin (BB-9) |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Samuel McAllister (January 23, 1869 – December 13, 1903) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion.
Biography
McAllister was born January 23, 1869, in Belfast, Ireland, and after entering the Navy was sent as an Ordinary Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
His Medal was presented to him by President Theodore Roosevelt and his Medal of Honor was accredited to the state California.
His body was lost at sea while serving aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-9).
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