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U.S. Marine Corps

Frank Albert Young

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

RankSergeant Major

Year of Action1900

BirthplaceMilwaukee, Wisconsin

Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Pehng, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900. Throughout this period, Young distmguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Conflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)Year of Action: 1900

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Ralph Ellis DiasU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Vietnam War

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