Herbert Irving Preston
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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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.
United StatesHerbert Irving Preston | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1876 |
| Died | December 8, 1928 (aged 52) Norwalk Harbor, Connecticut, U.S.[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Service years | 1899–1901 |
Rank | Private |
Conflicts | 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.[2] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[3]
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.[3]
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.[3]
