The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

KATES, THOMAS WILBUR

Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 7 May 1865, Shelby Center, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G. O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Kates distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

 

 

 

 

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