| Erwin Jay Boydston | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 22, 1875 |
| Died | May 19, 1957 (aged 82) |
| Place of birth | Bailey, Colorado |
| Place of death | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Place of burial | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1902 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
Biography[]
Boydston was born April 22, 1875 in Bailey, Colorado, and after entering the marine corps he was sent as an 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. His grave can be found in section G-703.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank 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[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "BOYDSTON, ERWIN JAY". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Erwin Jay Boydston". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3770172. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
External links[]
- "Erwin Jay Boydston". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=829. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
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