Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
James Burnes
Details
- 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, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat with three other men while under a heavy fire from the enemy, Burnes assisted in destroying buildings occupied by hostile forces.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 21, 1902
- Born: January 14, 1870, Worcester, Worcester County, MA, United States
- Died: