John Mapes Adams
John Mapes Adams | |
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John Mapes Adams portrait, 30 Jan 1921 Boston, MA The Boston Globe newspaper, page 7 | |
| Born | October 11, 1871 Haverhill, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 6, 1921 (aged 49) Fort Wadsworth, New York |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Mapes Adams (October 11, 1871 – January 6, 1921) was an American Marine who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Boxer Rebellion. His birth name was George Lawrence Day, but he served in the Marine Corps under the alias of John Mapes Adams.