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U.S. Army

Calvin Pearl Titus

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

RankLieutenant Colonel

Year of Action1900

Unit/CommandCompany E, 14th U.S. Infantry

BirthplaceVinton, Iowa

Citation

Gallant and daring conduct in the presence of his colonel and other officers and enlisted men of his regiment; was first to scale the wall of the city.

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

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