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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

George Gates

Details
  • Rank: Bugler (Highest Rank: Blacksmith)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    8th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: June 4, 1869
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Picacho Mountain, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 3, 1870
  • Born: July 30, 1844, Delaware County, OH, United States
  • Died: March 18, 1915, Quincy, IL, United States
  • Buried: Illinois Veteran Home Sunset Cemetery (12-15), Quincy, IL, United States
 

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