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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

George Edward Gouraud

Details
  • Rank: Captain & Aide-de-Camp (Highest Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Vols.)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S. Volunteers
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: November 30, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Honey Hill, South Carolina, USA
Citation
While under severe fire of the enemy, which drove back the command, rendered valuable assistance in rallying the men.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 21, 1893
  • Born: 1840, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: February 17, 1912, England
 

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