Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Army
Robert H von Schlick
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
9th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 13, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
Although previously wounded while carrying a wounded comrade to a place of safety, Von Schlick rejoined his command which partly occupied an exposed position upon a dike, remaining there after his command had been withdrawn, singly keeping up the fire, and obliviously presenting himself as a conspicuous target until he was literally shot off his position by the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 3, 1903
- Born: January 2, 1875, Germany
- Died: July 1, 1941
- Buried: Los Angeles National Cemetery (MH) (81-G-20), Los Angeles, CA, United States