Erwin Jay Boydston

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Erwin Jay Boydston
Born(1875-04-22)April 22, 1875
Bailey, Colorado
DiedMay 19, 1957(1957-05-19) (aged 82)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Place of burial
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu, Hawaii
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1897–1902
RankPrivate
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal 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 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. 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]

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References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Erwin Jay Boydston". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 2, 2010.

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