Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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