1900–1901 · China · War

Boxer Rebellion

An uprising against foreigners in China, put down by an eight-nation expedition that included American Marines and soldiers.

131 United States dead
2,007 held on this memorial
How It Began

Members of a Chinese society opposed to foreign influence besieged the legation quarter in Peking in June 1900. A relief force of eight nations fought its way in that August.

Men held here from this war
All 2,007 of them →
In Our Keeping
Years 1900–1901
Fought at China
Kind War
Held here 2,007 men and women
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