William Charlie Horton

William Charlie Horton (July 21, 1876 – February 14, 1969) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion.

William Charlie Horton
William Horton wearing his Medal of Honor
Born(1876-07-21)July 21, 1876
DiedFebruary 14, 1969(1969-02-14) (aged 92)
Buried
Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery
Seattle, Washington
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
RankPrivate
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Horton served in the American Chinese Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion as a private in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Peking, China.

His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901.[1] He is buried at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Place and date: Peking, China, July 21, to August 17, 1900. Entered service at: Pennsylvania. Born: July 21, 1876, Chicago, Ill. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.

Citation:

In action against the enemy at Peking, China, July 21, to August 17, 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Horton assisted in the erection of barricades.

See also

References
  • "HORTON, WILLIAM CHARLIE". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2007-10-07.

Notes
  1. "William Charlie Horton". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
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