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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy

Jay P Williams

Details
  • Rank: Coxswain
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Newark
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • 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, Williams distinguished himself by meritiorious conduct.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: September 23, 1872, Orland, Steuben County, IN, United States
  • Died: July 4, 1938, Norwalk, OH, United States
  • Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (MH) (8), Norwalk, OH, United States
 

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