Edwin Nelson Appleton-Brooklyn NY
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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Tientsin, China on June 20, 1900. He is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn NY in Section K/111, Lot 13724/41 (Anderson Mausoleum).
Waymark Code: WMY60N
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2018
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He was born on August 28, 1877 in Brooklyn NY and died on September 26, 1937 in Brooklyn NY. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: APPLETON, EDWIN NELSON
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 84, 22 March 1902
Citation: In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, Appleton assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
Armed Service: Marines
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