Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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