Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Harry Westley Orndoff
Details
- Also Known As: Orndof, Harry Westley
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment,
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - 22, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: China
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 10, 1901
- Born: November 8, 1875, Sandusky, Erie County, OH, United States
- Died: July 14, 1938
- Buried: Highland Park Cemetery (MH) (3-1-5-22), Cleveland, OH, United States