U.S. Marine Corps
Adams, John MapesConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Year of Action1900
BirthplaceHaverhill, Massachusetts
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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