on march 28, 1901, appointed lieutenant-colonel by brevet, in the marine corps of the united states, for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy near tientsin, china, from the 13th day of july, 1900. on march 28, 1901, advanced two (2) numbers in rank on the list of majors, in the marine corps, for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle on june 21, & 23, and july 3, and 9, 1900, at tientsin, china, from march 8, 1901. under suspension for ten days (10) from september 18, 1901, for being under the influence of liquor, and thereby unfit for the proper performance of duty.