Charles Robert Francis | |
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Born | Doylestown, Pennsylvania | May 19, 1875
Died | July 15, 1946 California | (aged 71)
Place of burial | Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1898–1923 |
Rank | Sergeant Major |
Battles / wars | China Relief Expedition |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Robert Francis (May 19, 1875 – July 15, 1946) was a Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions on June 21, 1900, near Tianjin, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Francis was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was a private. He later obtained the rank of sergeant major. Sergeant Major Francis is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.