Erwin J. Boydston

1875 – 1957

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Erwin J. Boydston served the U.S. Marine Corps. Erwin was 82 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Medal of Honor

Private, U.S. Marine Corps.

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.

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.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy Private, U.S. Marine Corps. 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.

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.

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