Thomas Wilbur Kates-Flushing, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.988 W 073° 47.832
18T E 601539 N 4511678
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Tientsin, China on June 21, 1900. He is buried in Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, NY in Section KPC, Lot 3162.
Waymark Code: WMY6BY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2018
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He was born in 1861 in Shelby Center, NY and died on May 6, 1931 in Flushing, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KATES, THOMAS WILBUR
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Armed Service: Marines
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