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John Mapes Adams

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John Mapes Adams

Birth
Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
6 Jan 1921 (aged 49)
Fort Wadsworth, Richmond County, New York, USA
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Plot
Section 2, Grave 8262
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Boxer Rebellion 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.
Boxer Rebellion 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.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6404097/john_mapes-adams: accessed ), memorial page for John Mapes Adams (11 Oct 1871–6 Jan 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6404097, citing Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.