Burke Gaius Hanford-San Diego, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 42.282 W 117° 06.468
11S E 489896 N 3618555
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action at with the relief expedition in China on June 13, 20, 21 and 22, 1900. He was assigned to the USS Newark. He is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, CA in the Acacia Section, Site 1523.
Waymark Code: WMY698
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2018
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He was born on December 17, 1872 in Toledo, OH and died on April 11, 1928 in San Diego, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HANFORD, BURKE
• Rank and organization: Machinist First Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Ohio
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hanford distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Armed Service: Navy
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