Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George Mason Lovering
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
4th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 14, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Port Hudson, Louisiana, USA
Citation
During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: East Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 19, 1891
- Born: January 10, 1832, Springfield, Sullivan County, NH, United States
- Died: April 2, 1919
- Buried: Union Cemetery (MH), Holbrook, MA, United States