Calvin Pearl Titus
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Calvin Pearl Titus (September 22, 1879 – May 27, 1966) was a soldier of the United States Army and the last American standard-bearer.[citation needed] He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Peking of the Boxer Rebellion. He is known for saying "I'll try, Sir!" before scaling the walls of Peking.[1]
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Calvin Pearl Titus | |
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Born | (1879-09-22)September 22, 1879 Vinton, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | May 27, 1966(1966-05-27) (aged 86) Sylmar, California, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1930 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 14th Infantry Regiment |
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Awards | Medal of Honor |
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