| Robert H. Von Schlick | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 2, 1875 Germany |
| Died | July 1, 1941 (aged 66) |
| Place of burial | Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 9th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.[1]
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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 Date: At Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900. Entered Service at: San Erancisco [sic], Calif. Birth: Germany. 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rejoined his command, which partly occupied an exposed position upon a dike, remaining there after his command had been withdrawn, singly keeping up the fire, and obliviously presenting himself as a conspicuous target until he was literally shot off his position by the enemy.[2]