France Silva
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| France Silva | |
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| May 9, 1876-April 10, 1951 | |
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| Place of birth | Hayward, California |
| Allegiance | USMC |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Newark |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
France Silva (May 9, 1876–April 10, 1951) was a United States Marine Corps private who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his meritorious conduct in China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Private Silva is buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Corning, California [1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
G.O. Navy Department, No.55
July 19, 1901
CITATION:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 28 June to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Silva distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Gravesite of MOH Recipient France Silva. HomeOfHeroes.com. Retrieved on 2006-07-12.
[edit] References
- France Silva, Medal of Honor Recipient. Contributions of American Hispanics/Latinos Heritage and Ancestry to the United States of America. Hispanic America USA. Retrieved on 2006-07-12.
- Pvt France Silva, Medal of Honor, 1900, Peking China. Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. United States Marine Corps. Retrieved on 2006-07-12.
[edit] External links
- Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipients. Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. Retrieved on 2006-07-12.
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