Calvin Pearl Titus

Calvin Pearl Titus
Calvin Titus in his West Point cadet uniform
Born(1879-09-22)September 22, 1879
Vinton, Iowa, U.S.
DiedMay 27, 1966(1966-05-27) (aged 86)
Sylmar, California, U.S.
Place of burial
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1898–1930
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit14th Infantry Regiment
Conflicts
AwardsMedal of Honor

Calvin Pearl Titus (September 22, 1879 – May 27, 1966) was a soldier of the United States Army and the last American standard-bearer. 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.

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