Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
George Hooker
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
5th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 22, 1873
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tonto Creek, Arizona, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action in which he was killed.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: August 12, 1875
- Born: 1847, Frederick, Frederick County, MD, United States
- Died: January 22, 1873, Tonto Creek, AZ, United States
- Buried: Fort Bliss National Cemetery (IMO) (MH) (MA-30), Fort Bliss, TX, United States