Thomas W. Kates (May 7, 1861 – May 6, 1931) was an American Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Thomas Wilbur Kates | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1861 Shelby Center, New York |
| Died | May 6, 1931 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1899–1903 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editKates was born May 7, 1861, in Shelby Center, New York and enlisted into the marine corps from the Marine Barracks in New York on July 21, 1899. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[1]
He received his Medal for his actions in Tianjin, China June 21, 1900 and the medal was presented to him on July 19, 1901.[1]
He was discharged from the marine corps May 19, 1903 in Brooklyn, New York.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 7 May 1865, Shelby Center, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "KATES, THOMAS WILBUR". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- ^ Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 117. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
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External links
edit- "Thomas Wilbur Kates". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.