The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

HEISCH, HENRY WILLIAM

Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 10 June 1872, Latendorf, Germany. Accredited to: California. G. O. No.: 84, 22 March 1902.

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.

 

 

 

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