Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George E Meach
Details
- Rank: Farrier (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
6th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Winchester, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 27, 1864
- Born: 1844, NY, United States
- Died: March 21, 1873
- Buried: Pine Grove Cemetery (MH), Fillmore, NY, United States