Robert H. Von Schlick-Los Angeles, CA
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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Tientsin, China on July 13, 1900. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery in Section 81, Row G, Grave 20.
Waymark Code: WMY7C6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2018
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He was born on July 2, 1875 in Germany and died on July 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *VON SCHLICK, ROBERT H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 9th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900
• Entered service at: San Erancisco, Calif.
• Date of issue: Unknown
Citation: Although previously wounded while carrying a wounded comrade to a place of safety, rejoined his command, which partly occupied an exposed position upon a dike, remaining there after his command had been withdrawn, singly keeping up the fire, and obliviously presenting himself as a conspicuous target until he was literally shot off his position by the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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