Erwin J. Boydston (April 22, 1875 – May 19, 1957) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Erwin Jay Boydston | |
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| Born | April 22, 1875 Bailey, Colorado Territory, US |
| Died | May 19, 1957 (aged 82) Honolulu, Territory of Hawai'i, US |
| Place of burial | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897–1902 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editBoydston was born April 22, 1875, in Bailey, Colorado Territory and after entering the marine corps he was sent as a Private to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]
While fighting the enemy in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900 he assisted in the erection of barricades under heavy enemy fire and for his action received the Medal of Honor.[1]
He died September 26, 1957, in Honolulu, Hawaii and is buried there in National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 22 April 1875, Deer Creek, Colo. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901. Citation:
In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Boydston assisted in the erection of barricades.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "BOYDSTON, ERWIN JAY". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
External links
edit- "Erwin Jay Boydston". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 2, 2010.