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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

George Clymer Shaw

Details
  • Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    27th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 4, 1903
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands
Citation

For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first three men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.

Medal of Honor Recipient George C. Shaw
Medal of Honor Recipient George C. Shaw
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 9, 1904
  • Born: March 6, 1866, Pontiac, Oakland County, MI, United States
  • Died: February 10, 1960
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (3-4247), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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