b. 30/03/1875 Boston, Massachusetts. d. 07/05/1923 Togus, Maine.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 – 17/08/1900 Peking, China.
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Scannell enlisted in the Marine Corps from that city on February 1, 1898, and served as a private. In Beijing (then known to Americans as Peking), China, from July 21 to August 17, 1900, he helped erect barricades despite heavy hostile fire. One year later, on July 19, 1901, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for this action.
MOH CITATION:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Scannell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: TOGUS NATIONAL CEMETERY, TOGUS, MAINE.
SECTION C, SITE 3955
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
