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Henry Heid graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1940. He retired with disability in 1948 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    8th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 28 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Cavalry) Henry Patrick Heid, Jr. (ASN: 0-23190), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Heid, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.