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.
James Cooney | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1860 Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | March 14, 1903 (aged 42) Vallejo, California, US |
| Place of burial | Mare Island Cemetery Vallejo, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1889–1903 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCooney 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
editRank 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
edit- ^ 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) - ^ 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.
External links
edit- "James Cooney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.