Herbert Irving Preston
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
About Herbert Irving Preston
Lived 1876 – 1928 (aged 52). Herbert Irving Preston was an American military personnel.
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.
Biography Preston was born August 6, 1876, in Berkeley Township, New Jersey and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 29, 1899. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.
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.
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.
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1876–1928)
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Herbert Irving Preston was born on 6 August 1876 in New Jersey.
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Herbert Irving Preston died on 8 December 1928.
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