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.
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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.
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(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.