Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George C Williams
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st Battalion,
14th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 27, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gaines' Mill, Virginia, USA
Citation
While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New London, New London County, Connecticut
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 28, 1897
- Born: December 9, 1839, England
- Died: November 14, 1926, New London, CT, United States
- Buried: Cedar Grove Cemetery (MH) (14-1), New London, CT, United States