Gustave Marinius Heiss
Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1904-1982)
- Born
- 4 November 1904, Meridian
- Died
- 7 June 1982, Arlington County
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
Gustave Marinius Heiss (November 4, 1904 – June 7, 1982) was a United States fencing champion and winner of a bronze medal in team épée fencing at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He also competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where the American team placed fifth. He was a four-time U.S. National Épée Champion (1933, 1934, 1936, and 1941).
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | 1932 | |
| 1936 Summer Olympics | 1936 |
Awards and honours
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heart
- Silver Star
External links
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