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U.S. Marine Corps
Foley, Alexander Joseph
Foley, Alexander Joseph
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Monadnock (ACM-10)
HometownHeckersville, Pennsylvania
Citation

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

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

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