William C. Horton, USMC, Medal of Honor

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William Charlie Horton

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Death: 1969 (92-93)
Chicago Cook County Illinois
Place of Burial: Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park Seattle King County Washington
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Son of Mary Horton
Husband of Della Horton
Father of Clifford Horton and Earl Horton

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About William C. Horton, USMC, Medal of Honor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.

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.

Obit: * http://www.washelli.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/861729/obit/Wil...

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William C. Horton, USMC, Medal of Honor's Timeline

1876
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1969
1969
Age 93
Chicago Cook County Illinois
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Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park Seattle King County Washington