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U.S. Marine Corps

Horton, William M. Charlie

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

RankSergeant

Year of Action1900

Unit/CommandUSS Oregon (B-3)

BirthplaceChicago, Illinois

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.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Conflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)Year of Action: 1900

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