Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Private Henry William Heisch received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 20, 1900 in Tientsin, China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark. Heisch was 28 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Heisch was born on June 10, 1872 in Latendorf, Germany — one of 130 recipients born in Germany. His Medal of Honor is credited to California. Heisch died on July 10, 1941 in Napa, California, at the age of 69. He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery in Napa, California.
Heisch is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 142 credited to California.
Official Medal of Honor 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- June 10, 1872Born in Latendorf, Germany
- June 20, 1900Act of valor — Tientsin, ChinaAge 28. Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment, U.S.S. Newark
- July 10, 1941Died in Napa, CaliforniaAge 69.
- Resting placeTulocay CemeteryNapa, California
Biography
Henry W. Heisch (June 10, 1872 – 1941) was a Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Further reading
- Ceremony will honor Medal of Honor recipient buried at Napa's Tulocay Cemeterynapavalleyregister.com · 2021
