Name Robert Von | Died July 1, 1941 | |
Born January 2, 1875Germany ( 1875-01-02 ) Place of burial Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Career
Robert H. Von Schlick (January 2, 1875 – July 1, 1941) was a German-born United States Army private who 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.
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Death
Von Schlick died at the age of 66, roughly 41 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.
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