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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 CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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