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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