Harry Westley Orndoff aka Harry Westley Orndorf-Highland Hills, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 27.756 W 081° 31.584
17T E 456039 N 4590245
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action in China on June 13, 20, 21 and 22, 1900. His true last name is Orndorf. He is buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, OH in Section 3, Lot 1, Tier 5, Grave 22.
Waymark Code: WMY6VV
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2018
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He was born on November 8, 1875 in Sandusky OH and died on July 14, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ORNDOFF, HARRY WESTLEY
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: California
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Orndoff distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Armed Service: Marines
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