U.S. Marine Corps
Preston, Herbert IrvingYear 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.
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