China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
William Edward Holyoke
Details
Rank: Boatswain's Mate First Class
Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Unit/Command: U.S.S. Newark
Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - 22, 1900
Medal of Honor Action Place: China
Citation
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Holyoke distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Illinois
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: March 13, 1868, Groveton, Coos County, NH, United States
Died: April 3, 1934
Buried: Charles Evans Cemetery (MH) (67A-R-41), Reading, PA, United States
Location of Medal:
Musee National de la Legion d'Honneur, Paris, France