Herbert Irving Preston
Encyclopedia
Herbert I. Preston was an American
private serving in the United States Marine Corps
during the Boxer Rebellion
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 29, 1899. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese
Boxer Rebellion.
He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.
Citation:
United States
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private serving in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
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during the Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society" , or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" , in China between...
who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Preston was born August 6, 1876 in Berkeley, New JerseyNew Jersey
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and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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June 29, 1899. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese
China
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Boxer Rebellion.
He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 6 August 1876, Berkeley, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Preston distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.