| Birth: | Oct. 11, 1871
Haverhill
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA | | Death: | Jan. 6, 1921 | 
Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served under the alias of "George Lawrence Day". While a Sergeant, he was detailed as part of the Marine Corps contingent in the China Relief Expedition during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Tientsin, China on July 13, 1900, with his citation reading "In the presence of the enemy, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct". His Medal was awarded to him on July 19, 1901. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Search Amazon for John Adams | | | Burial:
Cypress Hills National Cemetery
Brooklyn
Kings County
New York, USA
Plot: Section 2, Grave 8262 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Russ Dodge
Record added: May 09, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6404097 |
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