Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
John
E.
Boyington
October 15, 1877

–

July 8, 1968

Cemetery:

Rocklin’ Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    October 15, 1900
    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Private John E. Boyington, United States Army, for most distinguished service while serving as a member of Company I, 26th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers, in an engagement with Insurgents near Tubungan, Philippine Islands, 15 October 1900.