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U.S. Marine Corps
Preston, Herbert Irving
Preston, Herbert Irving
Year of Action1900
HometownBerkeley, New Jersey
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Preston distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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