U.S. Marine Corps
Zion, William F.RankFirst Lieutenant U.S. Army
Year of Action1900
HometownKnightstown, Indiana
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Zion distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
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