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U.S. Marine Corps
Cooney, James
Cooney, James
RankCorporal
Year of Action1900
HometownLimerick
Citation

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

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

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