William Zion (October 23, 1872 Knightstown, Indiana–March 25, 1919) was a United States Marine private awarded the Medal of Honor during the China Relief Expedition.
William Zion was born in Knightstown, Indiana on October 23, 1872. He served in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States Army. In 1900, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his "meritorious conduct" as a Marine in China.
He later become a United States Army Firs...
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William Zion (October 23, 1872 Knightstown, Indiana–March 25, 1919) was a United States Marine private awarded the Medal of Honor during the China Relief Expedition.
William Zion was born in Knightstown, Indiana on October 23, 1872. He served in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States Army. In 1900, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his "meritorious conduct" as a Marine in China.
He later become a United States Army First Lieutenant.
During World War I he was in charge of a German POW barracks in Fort Oglethorpe.
Zion died on March 25, 1919 of an apparent accidental gun shot wound inflicted while cleaning his weapon. Lieutenant Zion is buried in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
According to Sydney Gumpertz in his book The Jewish Legion of Valor, Zion was Jewish.
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: October 23, 1872, Knightstown, Ind. Accredited to: California. G. O. No.: 55 July 19, 1901.
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