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Encyclopedia > China Relief Expedition

The China Relief Expedition was the United States military term for the rescue of diplomatic personnel, and other U.S. citizens, in the wake of the Boxer Rebellion. The China Relief Expedition was a multi-national effort and the United States contributed troops between 1900 and 1901. At the end of the expedition, the focus shifted from rescuing non-combatants to suppressing the uprising. By 1902, at least in the city of Peking, the Boxer Rebellion had been effectively controlled. The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... The United Nations, with its headquarters in New York City, is the largest international diplomatic organization. ... ... Boxer forces in Tianjin The Boxer Uprising (Traditional Chinese: 義和團起義; Simplified Chinese: 义和团起义; pinyin: ; Righteous Harmony Society Uprising) was an uprising against Western commercial and political influence in China during the final years of the 19th century. ... 1900 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Beijing (Chinese: 北京; pinyin: Běijīng; Wade-Giles: Pei-ching; Postal System Pinyin: Peking), is the capital city of the Peoples Republic of China. ...


For serving during the China Relief Expedition, the U.S. military created the China Campaign Medal and the China Relief Expedition Medal. China Campaign Medal The China Campaign Medal is a decoration of the United States Army which was created by order of the United States War Department on January 12, 1905. ... China Relief Expedition Medal The China Relief Expedition Medal was a decoration of the United States military which was issued to members of both the U.S. Navy and the United States Marines for service in the China Relief Expedition between 1900 and 1901. ...


See also

  • Eight-Nation Alliance

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China Relief Expedition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (223 words)
The China Relief Expedition was the United States military term for the rescue of diplomatic personnel, and other United States citizens, in the wake of the Boxer Rebellion.
The China Relief Expedition was a multi-national effort and the United States contributed troops between 1900 and 1901.
For serving during the China Relief Expedition, the United States military created the China Campaign Medal and the China Relief Expedition Medal.
Boxer Rebelion China (2587 words)
Citation: Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900, Allen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citarion: In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900.
Citation: In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900.
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