Burnes, James - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Marine Corps

Burnes, James

Year of Action1900

HometownWorcester, Massachusetts

Citation

In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat with 3 other men while under a heavy fire from the enemy, Burnes assisted in destroying buildings occupied by hostile forces.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Year of Action: 1900

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