James Cooney-Vallejo, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 04.782 W 122° 15.174
10S E 565522 N 4214921
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Tientsin, China on July 13, 1900. He is buried in Mare Island Cemetery, Vallejo, CA in Section D, Row 10, Grave 93.
Waymark Code: WMY67G
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2018
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He was born on July 27, 1860 in Limerick, Ireland and died on March 14, 1903 in Vallejo, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: COONEY, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Cooney distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Armed Service: Marines
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