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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

George Krause Kitchen

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company H,
    6th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 9, 1874
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Upper Wichita River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Medal of Honor Recipient George K. Kitchen
Medal of Honor Recipient George K. Kitchen
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 23, 1875
  • Born: October 5, 1844, Lebanon County, PA, United States
  • Died: November 22, 1922, San Antonio, TX, United States
  • Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery (MH) (67), San Antonio, TX, United States
 

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