U.S. Marine Corps
Heisch, Henry WilliamYear of Action1900
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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