Robert H. Von Schlick

Robert H. Von Schlick (January 2, 1875 – July 1, 1941) was a German-born United States Army private received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Boxer Rebellion. During a battle on July 13, 1900, in Tientsin, China, Von Schlick rescued a wounded comrade despite his own wounds and then remained alone at a dike, returning enemy fire. Von Schlick died forty-one years after earning the Medal of Honor. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. His grave can be found in section 81, row G, grave 20. The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to VON SCHLICK, ROBERT H. Rank and Organization: Private, Company C, 9th U.S. Infantry. Place and...