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U.S. Marine Corps
Kates, Thomas Wilbur
Kates, Thomas Wilbur
RankSergeant
Year of Action1900
HometownShelby Center, New York
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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

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