The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

McALLISTER, SAMUEL

Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 January 1869, Belfast, Ireland. Accredited to: California. G. O. No.: 84, 22 March 1902.

Citation:

In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, McAllister assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.

 

 

 

 

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