U.S. Marine Corps
Appleton, Edwin NelsonConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
RankCaptain U.S.A.
Year Of Action1900
Unit/Command
HometownBrooklyn, New York
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In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, Appleton assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
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