Herbert Irving Preston
Herbert I. Preston (August 6, 1876 - December 8, 1928) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Herbert Irving Preston | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1876 Berkeley, New Jersey |
| Died | December 8, 1928 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1899 - 1901 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Preston was born August 6, 1876 in Berkeley Township, New Jersey and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 29, 1899.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]
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.[2]
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.[2]
See also
References
- Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Preston, Herbert I. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 174. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- "MOORE, ALBERT". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
External links
- "Herbert Irving Preston". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 7, 2010.