U.S. Marine Corps
Preston, Herbert IrvingConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
Year of Action1900
BirthplaceBerkeley, New Jersey
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.
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