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Louis Rene Gaiennie

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Louis Rene Gaiennie
Born(1878-06-09)June 9, 1878
St. Louis, Missouri
DiedNovember 25, 1942(1942-11-25) (aged 64)
Place of burial
Calvary Cemetery
St. Louis, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1899–1901
RankPrivate
Battles / warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Louis Rene Gaiennie (June 9, 1878 – November 25, 1942) was a United States Marine who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions as part of the China Relief Expedition from July 21 to August 17, 1900, in Peking, China, during the Boxer Rebellion.

Gaiennie was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Medal of Honor citation

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His official Medal of Honor citation reads:

In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Gaiennie distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • "Medal of Honor recipients: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)". United States Army Center of Military History. July 16, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
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