William Charlie Horton
William Charlie Horton (July 21, 1876 – February 14, 1969) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion.
William Charlie Horton | |
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 William Horton wearing his Medal of Honor | |
| Born | July 21, 1876 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | February 14, 1969 (aged 92) Seattle, Washington |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Horton served in the American Chinese Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion as a private in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Peking, China.
His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901.[1] He is buried at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Place and date: Peking, China, July 21, to August 17, 1900. Entered service at: Pennsylvania. Born: July 21, 1876, Chicago, Ill. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:
In action against the enemy at Peking, China, July 21, to August 17, 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Horton assisted in the erection of barricades.
See also
References
- "HORTON, WILLIAM CHARLIE". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
Notes
- "William Charlie Horton". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-23.