Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Private William Henry Murray received the Medal of Honor for his actions between July 21 and August 17, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Murray was 24 years old.
12 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Murray was born on June 3, 1876 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Murray died on October 12, 1923 in Rutland, Massachusetts, at the age of 47. He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, Massachusetts. Records also list him as Served as Davis, Henry W..
Murray is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. During this period, Murray distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- June 3, 1876Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
- July 21 - August 17, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 24.
- October 12, 1923Died in Rutland, MassachusettsAge 47.
- Resting placeOak Grove CemeteryMedford, Massachusetts
Biography
William Henry Murray (June 3, 1876 – October 12, 1923) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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