Henry William Heisch-Napa, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 17.928 W 122° 16.356
10S E 563604 N 4239218
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Tientsin, China on June 20, 1900. His ashes are at Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, CA in the mausoleum.
Waymark Code: WMY6BQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2018
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He was born on June 10, 1872 in Latendorf, Germany and died on July 10, 1941 in Napa CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HEISCH, HENRY WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• 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.
Armed Service: Marines
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