William Zion

William F. Zion (October 23, 1872 – March 25, 1919) was a United States Marine private who received the Medal of Honor during the China Relief Expedition.

[1] During World War I he was in charge of a German POW barracks in Fort Oglethorpe.

[2] Zion died on March 25, 1919, of an apparent accidental gunshot wound inflicted while cleaning his weapon.

Citation: In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.

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