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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps

William M. charlie Horton

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    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 action against the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Horton assisted in the erection of barricades.
Medal of Honor Recipient William M. Horton
Medal of Honor Recipient William M. Horton
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 5, 1902
  • Born: July 21, 1876, Chicago, Cook County, IL, United States
  • Died: February 14, 1969, Seattle, WA, United States
  • Buried: Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park (Veterans Sec. Coral Sea W-98), Seattle, WA, United States
 

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