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Upham, Oscar Jefferson

U.S. Marine Corps

Upham, Oscar Jefferson

Upham, Oscar Jefferson

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

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Year Of Action1900

Unit/CommandMarine Guard, USS Oregon (B-3)

HometownToledo, Ohio

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In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Upham 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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