China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
William F Zion
Details
Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant U.S. Army)
Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Unit/Command: Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark
Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Zion distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
Accredited to: California
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: October 23, 1872, Knightstown, Henry County, IN, United States
Died: March 25, 1919, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Buried: Chattanooga National Cemetery (MH) (U-40), Chattanooga, TN, United States