Boxer Rebellion (China Relief Expedition) Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH as a Corporal. His citation reads "In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, Appleton assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy."
Boxer Rebellion (China Relief Expedition) Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH as a Corporal. His citation reads "In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, Appleton assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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EDWIN JAMES
APPLETON
Husband of
LAURA VIRGINIA
ANDERSON
Born November 17th 1848,
Died July 19th 1921.
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