George H Rose
George was born on the 28th of February, 1880 in Stamford, Connecticut, where he would later enlist in the US Navy. He served on board the USS Newark as a Seaman, which then deployed to China in support of the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, and was a flagship for the Assistant Commander of the Asiatic Station. George volunteered for land operations in May and June, but it was his actions in June that would earn him the Medal of Honor. The citation reads:
In the presence of the enemy during the battles at Peking, China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period, Rose distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. While stationed as a crewmember of the U.S.S. Newark, he was part of its landing force that went ashore off Taku, China. on 31 May 1900, he was in a party of 6 under John McCloy (MH) which took ammunition from the Newark to Tientsin. On 10 June 1900, he was one of a party that carried dispatches from LaFa to Yongstsum at night. On the 13th he was one of a few who fought off a large force of the enemy saving the Main baggage train from destruction. On the 20th and 21st he was engaged in heavy fighting against the Imperial Army being always in the first rank. On the 22d he showed gallantry in the capture of the Siku Arsenal. He volunteered to go to the nearby village which was occupied by the enemy to secure medical supplies urgently required. The party brought back the supplies carried by newly taken prisoners.
George received his Medal of Honor on the 19th of July, 1901 and later received a commission as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve on the 22nd of March, 1917. He went on to serve in World War 1 with the Third Naval District and received a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade on the 21st of September, 1918. Eleven years later, George would be promoted to Lieutenant Commander in the Merchant Marine Naval Reserve. George Harry Rose died on the 7th of December, 1932 at the age of 52 and he is buried with his wide Eva in Arlington National Cemetery: Section 7, Lot 9978-ES.
