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Joseph Killackey
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| Born | January 21, 1879 County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | September 8, 1946 (aged 67) |
| Place of burial |
Mount Moriah Cemetery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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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
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.
He died September 8, 1946, and is buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His grave can be found in the naval asylum plot.
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