Harry W. Orndoff (November 8, 1875 – July 14, 1938) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Harry Westley Orndoff | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 1875 Sandusky, Ohio, US |
| Died | July 14, 1938 (aged 61) Cleveland, Ohio, US |
| Place of burial | Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1896–1902 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editOrndoff was born November 8, 1875, in Sandusky, Ohio and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare Island, California on October 17, 1896.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2] He received the Medal for his actions in China on 13 and 20–22 June 1900 and it was presented to him December 10, 1901.[2] He was discharged from the Marines due to a medical survey on January 12, 1902. He died July 14, 1938, and is buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 9 November 1872, Sandusky, Ohio. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Orndoff distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Schuon, Karl (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 164. Retrieved February 9, 2010.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ a b c "ORNDOFF, HARRY WESTLEY". 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 9, 2010.
External links
edit- "Harry Westley Orndoff". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 9, 2010.