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France Silva
Military Person
1876 – 1951
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Who was France Silva?
Private France Silva born in Hayward, California, was the first 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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- Born
- May 8, 1876
Hayward - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Apr 10, 1951
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on July 23, 2013
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