U.S. Marine Corps
James Cooney
ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
RankCorporal
Year of Action1900
BirthplaceLimerick
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Cooney distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
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