France Silva

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

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Boxer Rebellion

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

France Silva was the first United States 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.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts