Louis Rene Gaiennie
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.
Louis Rene Gaiennie | |
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| Born | June 9, 1878 St. Louis, Missouri |
| 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 |
Gaiennie was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
Medal of Honor citation
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.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Medal of Honor recipients: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)". United States Army Center of Military History. July 16, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
External links
- Home of Heroes
- "Louis Rene Gaiennie". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
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