Joseph Killackey
Joseph Killackey | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1879 County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | September 8, 1946 (aged 67) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Gunner's Mate Third Class |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Killackey (January 21, 1879 – September 8, 1946) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[edit]
Killackey was born January 21, 1879, in Cork County, Ireland, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Landsman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]
He died September 8, 1946, and is buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2] His grave can be found in the naval asylum plot.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 21 January 1879, Cork County, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Killackey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Inline
- ^ a b "KILLACKEY, JOSEPH". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ a b Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
General
- "Joseph Killackey". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- 1879 births
- 1946 deaths
- 19th-century Irish people
- Irish sailors in the United States Navy
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy sailors
- American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Military personnel from County Cork
- Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials at Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia)