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Adams, John Mapes
Adams, John Mapes
Year of Action1900
HometownHaverhill, Massachusetts
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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