b. 13/03/1868 Groveton, New Hampshire. d. 03/04/1934 West Reading, Pennsylvania.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 20-22/06/1900 China.
China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Boatswain’s Mate First Class in the United States Navy. His citation reads “In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Holyoke distinguished himself by meritouious conduct.”
MOH CITATION:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Holyoke distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: CHARLES EVANS CEMETERY, READING, PENNSYLVANIA.
SECTION 67A, LOT R, GRAVE 41.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA LEGION D’HONNEUR, PARIS, FRANCE.
