Louis Rene Gaiennie | |
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Born | St. Louis, Missouri | June 9, 1878
Died | November 25, 1942 | (aged 64)
Place of burial |
Calvary Cemetery St. Louis, Missouri |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1899–1901 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Louis Rene Gaiennie (June 9, 1878 – November 25, 1942) was a United States Marine who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions as part of the China Relief Expedition from July 21 to August 17, 1900, in Peking, China, during the Boxer Rebellion.
Gaiennie was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
His official Medal of Honor citation reads:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Gaiennie distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Louis Rene Gaiennie | |
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Born | St. Louis, Missouri | June 9, 1878
Died | November 25, 1942 | (aged 64)
Place of burial |
Calvary Cemetery St. Louis, Missouri |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1899–1901 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Louis Rene Gaiennie (June 9, 1878 – November 25, 1942) was a United States Marine who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions as part of the China Relief Expedition from July 21 to August 17, 1900, in Peking, China, during the Boxer Rebellion.
Gaiennie was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
His official Medal of Honor citation reads:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900, Gaiennie distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.