The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

APPLETON, EDWIN NELSON

Rank and Organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 29 August 1876, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G. O. No.: 84, 22 March 1902.

Citation:

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.

 

 

 

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