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.

For other people named William Horton, see William Horton (disambiguation).
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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