About Burke Hanford
Lived 1871 – 1928 (aged 57). Burke Hanford was an American sailor.
Burke Gaius Hanford (December 17, 1872 – April 11, 1928) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography Hanford was born December 17, 1872, in Toledo, Ohio, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Machinist First Class to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died April 11, 1928, and is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Machinist First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 December 1872, Toledo, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hanford distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
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Who was Burke Hanford?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1871-1928)
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Burke Hanford was born on 5 January 1871 in Toledo.
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Burke Hanford died on 11 April 1928.
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Burke Hanford was a sailor.
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Burke Hanford was American.
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