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Calvin Pearl Titus

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 86 years 247 days (1040 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Calvin Pearl Titus

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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