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'''John Mapes Adams''' ( |
'''John Mapes Adams''' (October 11, 1871 – January 6, 1921) was an American [[United States Marine Corps|Marine]] who was awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] for valor during the [[Boxer Rebellion]].<ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Adams was born in [[Haverhill, Massachusetts]]. On |
Adams was born in [[Haverhill, Massachusetts]]. On July 13, 1900, while a [[Sergeant#United States|Sergeant]] in the [[United States Marine Corps]] he "distinguished himself by meritorious conduct" in battle at [[Tianjin, China]] (then Tientsin). His Medal of Honor was issued on July 19, the next year. |
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Adams was buried at the [[Cypress Hills National Cemetery]], [[Brooklyn, New York]]. |
Adams was buried at the [[Cypress Hills National Cemetery]], [[Brooklyn, New York]]. |
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==Medal of Honor citation== |
==Medal of Honor citation== |
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Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: |
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: October 11, 1871, Haverhill, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901. |
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'''Citation:''' |
'''Citation:''' |
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:In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.<ref> {{findagrave|6404097}} Retrieved on |
:In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.<ref> {{findagrave|6404097}} Retrieved on 2007-12-24</ref> |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Mapes Adams (October 11, 1871 – January 6, 1921) was an American Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor during the Boxer Rebellion.[1] He served in the Marines under the alias of George Lawrence Day.[2]
Biography
Adams was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. On July 13, 1900, while a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps he "distinguished himself by meritorious conduct" in battle at Tianjin, China (then Tientsin). His Medal of Honor was issued on July 19, the next year.
Adams was buried at the Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: October 11, 1871, Haverhill, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:
- In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[3]
See also
Notes
- ^ "Medal of Honor Recipients - China Relief Expedition". Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ Cypress Hills National Cemetery (pdf)
- ^ John Mapes Adams at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-24
References
- John Mapes Adams at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-24