Alexander Joseph Foley-Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Don.Morfe
N 18° 18.606 W 065° 17.148
20Q E 258393 N 2026008
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Tientsin, China on July 13, 1900. He is buried in the Municipal Cemetery, Culebra, Puerto Rico in the U.S. Naval Plot Section.
Waymark Code: WMY694
Location: Puerto Rico
Date Posted: 04/29/2018
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He was born on February 19, 1866 in Heckscherville, PA and died on January 14, 1910 at the U.S. Naval Station, Culebra, Puerto Rico. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FOLEY, ALEXANDER JOSEPH
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: In the presence of the enemy in the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Foley distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Armed Service: Marines
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