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About France Silva, PVT
Private France Silva (May 8, 1876–April 10, 1951) born in Hayward, California, was the first Marine of Mexican-American and Hispanic heritage to receive the Medal of Honor. He received the Medal of Honor for his meritorious conduct in China during the Boxer Rebellion
Medal of Honor
SILVA, FRANCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps July 19, 1901
G.O. Navy Department, No.55
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, June 28, to August 17, 1900. Throughout this period, Silva distinguished himself by meritorious conduct
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France Silva, PVT's Timeline
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May 8, 1876
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Hayward, CA, United States
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| 1951 |
April 10, 1951
Age 74
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Red Bluff, California
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Sunset Hills Cemetery, Corning, California
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