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William Charlie Horton

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William Charlie Horton

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
14 Feb 1969 (aged 92)
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
Burial
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
Plot
Veterans Cemetery, Section CS, Lot W, Grave 98
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Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the American Chinese Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion as a Private in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Peking, China. His citation reads "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". His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901.
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the American Chinese Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion as a Private in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Peking, China. His citation reads "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". His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901.

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10775/william_charlie-horton: accessed ), memorial page for William Charlie Horton (21 Jul 1876–14 Feb 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10775, citing Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.