Chicago, for heroism in rescuing Ishi Tomizi, ship's cook, from drowning at Montevideo, Uruguay, 10 January 1901. Helms died at age 44, while still serving in the Marine Corps. He was buried at Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee, Illinois. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients Notes References 1874 births 1919 deaths People from Chicago United States Marines United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients Non-combat recipients of the Medal of Honor