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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

George Deary

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company L,
    5th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1874
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Apache Creek, Arizona, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 12, 1875
  • Born: 1845, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
  • Died: September 26, 1901, Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery (209-59-2FR), Philadelphia, PA, United States
 

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