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 |
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.
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 Tianjin, China July 13, 1900. [2] The Medal was presented to him January 24, 1902. [1]
He died March 14, 1903, in Vallejo, California.
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
- ^
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. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
External links
- "James Cooney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- 1860 births
- 1903 deaths
- 19th-century Irish people
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Marines
- American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
- Irish emigrants to the United States
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Military personnel from Limerick (city)
- Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor
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 |
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.
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 Tianjin, China July 13, 1900. [2] The Medal was presented to him January 24, 1902. [1]
He died March 14, 1903, in Vallejo, California.
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
- ^
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. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
External links
- "James Cooney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- 1860 births
- 1903 deaths
- 19th-century Irish people
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Marines
- American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
- Irish emigrants to the United States
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Military personnel from Limerick (city)
- Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor