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John Mapes Adams

Sergeant · U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps

13 July 1900 · Tientsin, China

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Branch
U.S. Marine Corps
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
Tientsin, China

The citation

Official citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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