France Silva, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 08-May-1876
Place of Birth: Hayward, California, United States
Date of Death: 10-Apr-1951
Profession: sailor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About France Silva
- Private France Silva (May 8, 1876 – April 10, 1951) born in Haywards, California, 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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