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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps

William Henry Murray

Details
  • Also Known As: Served as Davis, Henry W.
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. During this period, Murray distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: June 3, 1876, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
  • Died: October 12, 1923, Rutland, MA, United States
  • Buried: Oak Grove Cemetery (MH) (Mystic Lane 0-61), Medford, MA, United States
 

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