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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Oscar J Upham
Private
1871 – 1949
Private Oscar J Upham served the U.S. Marine Corps. Oscar was 78 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Private
Medal of Honor
21 July 1900 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Upham assisted in the erection of barricades.
55, 19 July 1901.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
55, 19 July 1901.
In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Upham assisted in the erection of barricades.
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