Edwin Nelson Appleton (1877 - 1937) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Edwin Nelson Appleton

Birth:	Aug. 28, 1877 Brooklyn Kings County New York, USA
Death:	Sep. 26, 1937 Kings County New York, USA
Boxer Rebellion (China Relief Expedition) Congressional 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) Search Amazon for Edwin Appleton

Burial: Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn Kings County New York, USA Plot: Section K/111, Lot 13724/41 (Anderson Masoleum)
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Don Morfe Record added: Dec 24, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 8205100