In which war did Smedley Butler receive the Brevet Medal?
World War I
Philippine–American War
Boxer Rebellion
Banana Wars
Answer
In the Boxer Rebellion of 1899–1901, an anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising in China, Smedley Butler, then a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, distinguished himself through his bravery and tactical prowess. His decisive actions during the conflict earned him the prestigious Brevet Medal, a military decoration recognizing exceptional battlefield performance.
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