Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George Crawford Platt
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Troop H,
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fairfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 12, 1895
- Born: February 17, 1842, Ireland
- Died: June 20, 1912
- Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery (MH) (5-1-17), Yeadon, PA, United States