John H. Helms

1874 – 1918

John H. Helms served the U.S. Marine Corps. John was 43 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Medal of Honor

10 January 1901 · Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Chicago, for heroism in rescuing Ishi Tomizi, ship's cook, from drowning at Montevideo, Uruguay, 10 January 1901.

3 5, 23 March 1901.

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Medal of Honor - Navy January 10, 1901 · Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. 3 5, 23 March 1901.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Chicago, for heroism in rescuing Ishi Tomizi, ship's cook, from drowning at Montevideo, Uruguay, 10 January 1901.

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