James Cooney (Medal of Honor)
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 | |
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| Born | July 27, 1860 Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | March 14, 1903 (aged 42) Vallejo, California |
| 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
Cooney was born July 27, 1860 in Limerick, Ireland and enlisted into the Marine Corps August 19, 1889.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]
He received his Medal for his actions in Tientsin, China July 13, 1900.[2] The Medal was presented to him January 24, 1902.[1]
He died March 14, 1903 in Vallejo, California and is buried there in Mare Island Cemetery.[3] His grave can be found in section D, row 10, plot 093.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank 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
References
- Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Cooney, James. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 46. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- "COONEY, JAMES". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- "James Cooney". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
External links
- "James Cooney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.