Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Henry William Heisch
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment,
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy fire, Heisch assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 10, 1872, Latendorf, Germany
- Died: July 10, 1941, Napa, CA, United States
- Buried: Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, CA, United States