Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on March 24, 1902, for his actions as a corporal with the 1st Regiment, US Marine Corps, on July 13, 1900, near Tientsin, China. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in June 1898 and saw action in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Following the outbreak of hostilities by the Boxers in China, he was among the US Marines sent to the city of Tientsin on June 29, 1900, as part of the China Relief Expedition. Two weeks after arriving in China, he distinguished himself by meritorious conduct during the battle near Tientsin. Afterwards, he returned to the US and was discharged at the rank of sergeant in June 1903. He died from gallstones and jaundice at the age of 70.His other military awards include the Spanish Campaign Medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal, and the China Relief Expedition Medal. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adriance distinguished himself by meritorious conduct."
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on March 24, 1902, for his actions as a corporal with the 1st Regiment, US Marine Corps, on July 13, 1900, near Tientsin, China. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in June 1898 and saw action in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Following the outbreak of hostilities by the Boxers in China, he was among the US Marines sent to the city of Tientsin on June 29, 1900, as part of the China Relief Expedition. Two weeks after arriving in China, he distinguished himself by meritorious conduct during the battle near Tientsin. Afterwards, he returned to the US and was discharged at the rank of sergeant in June 1903. He died from gallstones and jaundice at the age of 70.His other military awards include the Spanish Campaign Medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal, and the China Relief Expedition Medal. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adriance distinguished himself by meritorious conduct."
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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