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Gaiennie, Louis Rene

U.S. Marine Corps

Gaiennie, Louis Rene

Gaiennie, Louis Rene

Year of Action1900

HometownSt. Louis, Missouri

Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Gaiennie distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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

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