China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Oscar Jefferson Upham
Details
Rank: Private
Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Unit/Command: Marine Guard, U.S.S. Oregon
Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Upham assisted in the erection of barricades.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Illinois
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: January 11, 1871, Toledo, Lucas County, OH, United States
Died: February 18, 1949, Guthrie, OK, United States
Buried: Summit View Cemetery (MH) (32-52), Guthrie, OK, United States