Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Private William F. Zion received the Medal of Honor for his actions between July 21 and August 17, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark. Zion was 27 years old.
12 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of First Lieutenant U.S. Army.
Zion was born on October 23, 1872 in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. His Medal of Honor is credited to California. Zion died on March 25, 1919 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the age of 46. He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Zion is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 142 credited to California.
Official Medal of Honor 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- October 23, 1872Born in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana
- July 21 - August 17, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 27. Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark
- March 25, 1919Died in Chattanooga, TennesseeAge 46.
- Resting placeChattanooga National CemeteryChattanooga, Tennessee
Biography
William F. Zion (October 23, 1872 – March 25, 1919) was a United States Marine private who received the Medal of Honor during the China Relief Expedition.
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