b. 12/12/1844 Germany. d. 31/10/1921 Heise, Idaho.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/08 – 31/10/1868 vicinity of Black Mountains, Arizona.
Richard C Heise MOH
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient, Indian Campaigns. He served during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Private in Company B, 8th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in Arizona from August to October, 1868. His citation reads simply “Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians”. His Medal was awarded to him on July 24, 1869. He eventually attained the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant.
Between 1890 and 1900, Heise founded the town of Heise, Idaho, around the hot springs which were found in the vicinity. By 1900 he had constructed a hotel and a store, and obtained a post office to serve his spa. The spa is still in operation today.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: HOT SPRINGS CEMETERY, HEISE, IDAHO.
Not Applicable as a private plot.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
