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

Louis Bowem Lawton

Details
  • Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major)
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    9th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 13, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
Carried a message and guided reinforcements across a wide and fire-swept space, during which he was thrice wounded.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Auburn, Cayuga County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 11, 1902
  • Born: 1872, Independence, Buchanan County, IA, United States
  • Died: July 9, 1949
  • Buried: Fort Hill Cemetery (PM) (Ridgeland Sec. 184), Auburn, NY, United States
 

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