William Louis Carr-Sandusky, OH
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Don.Morfe
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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Peking, China on July 21 to August 17, 1900. He is buried in Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery, Sandusky, OH in Section F, Row 7, Grave 37.
Waymark Code: WMY675
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2018
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He was born on April 1, 1878 in Peabody, MA and died on April 14, 1921 in Sandusky, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CARR, WILLIAM LOUIS
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: In action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Carr distinguished himself by his conduct.
Armed Service: Marines
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