Background
Boydston was born April 22, 1875 in Bailey, Colorado, and after entering the marine corps he was sent as an Private to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
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Erwin Boydston
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Career
He died September 26, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii and is buried there in National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. His grave can be found in section G-703.
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March 19, 1957 (aged 81) -
Nationality
United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 22 April 1875, Deer Creek, Colo. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901. Citation: In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Boydston assisted in the erection of barricades.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 22 April 1875, Deer Creek, Colo. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901. Citation: In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Boydston assisted in the erection of barricades.