William
Charlie
Horton
Born in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 92
in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
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Biography
William Horton was awarded the Medal of Honor.
William Horton is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Marine Corps
in Boxer Rebellion.
Served in the United States Marine Corps
in Boxer Rebellion.
Medal of Honor
- RANK: PRIVATE (HIGHEST RANK: SERGEANT)
- CONFLICT/ERA: CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION (BOXER REBELLION)
- UNIT/COMMAND: U.S.S. OREGON
- MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. MARINE CORPS
- MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: JULY 21 - AUGUST 17, 1900
- MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: PEKING, CHINA
CITATION In action against the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Horton assisted in the erection of barricades.[1]
Sources
- ↑ Medal of Honor Society, retried 5 Dec 2022
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