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Thomas Wilbur Kates

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Thomas Wilbur Kates

Birth
Shelby Center, Orleans County, New York, USA
Death
6 May 1931 (aged 69)
Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Burial
Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot
Plot 3162, Section KPC
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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient. He was awarded the MOH as a Private in the US Marine Corps. His citation reads, "In presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct." He was later promoted to sergeant.
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient. He was awarded the MOH as a Private in the US Marine Corps. His citation reads, "In presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct." He was later promoted to sergeant.

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Oct 8, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59760331/thomas_wilbur-kates: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Wilbur Kates (7 May 1861–6 May 1931), Find a Grave Memorial ID 59760331, citing Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.