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James Cooney
Born(1860-07-27)July 27, 1860
Limerick, Ireland
DiedMarch 14, 1903(1903-03-14) (aged 42)
Vallejo, California, US
Place of burial
Mare Island Cemetery Vallejo, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1889–1903
RankPrivate
Battles / warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

James Cooney (July 27, 1860 – March 14, 1903) was an Irishman serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

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Cooney was born on July 27, 1860, in Limerick, Ireland, and enlisted in the Marine Corps on August 19, 1889.[1] After joining the Marine Corps, he was deployed to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]

He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Tianjin, China July 13, 1900.[2] The medal was presented to him on January 24, 1902.[1]

Cooney died on March 14, 1903, in Vallejo, California.

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 27 July 1860, Limerick, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Cooney distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 46. Retrieved February 6, 2010. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b c "COONEY, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on January 26, 2010. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
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